Story: Fraser, Peter

Fraser speaking to the nation on 15 August 1945, VJ Day

Hear Prime Minister Peter Fraser speak to the nation on 15 August 1945, VJ Day. He talks of the evil tyranny now defeated, the dangers of nuclear weapons, and the necessity for hard work in the coming peace. (4 min 47 sec)

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Tim Beaglehole. 'Fraser, Peter', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 1998. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/4f22/fraser-peter (accessed 25 April 2024)