War Is Declared: 20 Photos From September 3 1939

ON September 3, 1939, Britian delcared war on Germany:

Britain and France are at war with Germany following the invasion of Poland two days ago. At 1115 BST the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, announced the British deadline for the withdrawal of German troops from Poland had expired.

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General scene in the order room of one of the largest wire houses, E.A. Pierce & Co., in New York City, Sept. 3, 1939. It shows in the foreground a number of telegraphers who are receiving orders for purchase and sale of stocks from all parts of the country. In background is quotation board for their use to relay the latest quotations throughout the country. (AP Photo)