Anthony Eden26 July 1956
Receives news that Nasser has nationalised the Suez Canal Company and calls ministers for urgent consultations
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Receives news that Nasser has nationalised the Suez Canal Company and calls ministers for urgent consultations
Responds to Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal by preparing political and military countermeasures
Begins diplomatic work to build an international response to Egypt's seizure of the canal company
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