June 30, 1936 - Haile Selassie's Speech before the League of Nations

6.8/10 · 6 votesSep 28, 202527 min

Ranked #12 of 15 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

When Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia denounced the Italian invasion of his country before the League of Nations General Assembly on June 30, 1936, he called upon nations to uphold their obligations under international law. However, the silence of the major powers turned the Ethiopian

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"June 30, 1936 - Haile Selassie's Speech before the League of Nations" is episode 5 of Dates That Made History season 3. It scored 6.8/10 from 6 votes, ranking #12 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on September 28, 2025.

June 30, 1936 - Haile Selassie's Speech before the League of Nations

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