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1941 in Iceland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Iceland in 1941.

Historical records for Iceland in 1941

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July

United States Assumes Defence of Iceland

Jonasson, Hermann · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Iceland accepts an arrangement under which United States forces replace British troops in defending the island while Iceland formally remains neutral.

November

Fourth Hermann Jonasson Government

Jonasson, Hermann · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the Fourth Hermann Jonasson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

Third Hermann Jonasson Government

Jonasson, Hermann · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

The Third Hermann Jonasson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

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