Harold Wilson30 October 1965
In a broadcast rules out military intervention if Rhodesia declares UDI
Great Britain · Government / Labour Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
In a broadcast rules out military intervention if Rhodesia declares UDI
Condemns Rhodesia's unilateral declaration of independence and refuses recognition of Ian Smith's illegal regime.
Visits the USA & arranges oil sanctions against Rhodesia who have just declared UDI
Launches oil sanctions against Rhodesia for declaring UDI
The Commonwealth Conference at Lagos attacks Wilson's handling of Rhodesia's UDI
Talks to resolve the Rhodesia UDI break down
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