1937, Dec. 25: H.I.M. Haile Selassie Christmas Broadcast to America
I am very pleased to send you words of my best wishes for your happiness, progress and peace, on this blessed day for mankind, from...
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1940, January 22 – On Liberation: “The Golden Declaration”
Our people of Ethiopia! Listen! Thanks be to Almighty God who is impartial to all, Who can break the arms of the strong and who stan...
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1940, July 7 – Haile Selassie I’s Mercy Proclamation
By the Proclamation released on Hamle 17th, 1932, I announced to you that I advised the Italians in Ethiopia and who were completely...
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1941, May 5 – Triumphant Entry – Victory Day
Opening People of my country and especially my faithful soldiers! No human lips can express the thankfulness which I feel to the mer...
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1941, May 5: Haile Selassie I, Palace Garden, Addis Ababa
“It is good that you are here with me in my palace garden. Even in the 21st Century, with faith, courage and a just ca...
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1945, Feb. 13: US President Franklin Roosevelt & Emperor Haile Selassie aboard USS Q
US President Franklin Roosevelt and Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie aboard USS Quincy (CA-71) in the Great Bitter Lake. Ethiopian E...
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1948, April 5 – Haile Selassie I Interview with editor of The Voice of Ethiopia
Question: Perceiving the great benefit the Ethiopian people have been able to derive from the Constitution which Your Majesty has be...
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1948: April 5: H.I.M. Speech – Vision, religion & morality guides the human mind
One cannot deny that in former times man’s life had been one of toil and hardship. It is correct to say, therefore, that moder...
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1952, Haile Selassie I Accepts Eritrea & Ethiopia Pact
Selected originals (offcuts, selected scenes, out-takes, rushes) for story ‘Haile Selassie Accepts Eritrea’ – 52/7...
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1954 | Negroes Hail Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie with Thunderous Ovation
Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, received a thunderous ovation from Negroes in America. The demonstrations were especially signi...
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1954, June 1: Letter from Council on African Affairs to Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia
States the Council’s concern and support for the speedy liberation of all African peoples, especially those in Kenya; encourag...
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1954, June 18: Emperor Haile Selassie’s Visit to Oklahoma State University
His Imperial Majesty was the first reigning foreign head of state to visit the state of Oklahoma on 18 June 1954. The Emperor brough...
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