Let us never forget this: since the day of the air, the old frontiers are gone. When you think of the defense of England you no longer think of the chalk cliffs of Dover; you think of the Rhine. That is where our frontier lies.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is saying that the world has changed a lot since the invention of airplanes. The borders and boundaries that used to protect countries are no longer as important. When we think about protecting England, we don't just think about the famous white cliffs of Dover anymore. Instead, we have to think about the Rhine River, which is now our new border to defend. The world has become much more connected, and we need to change how we think about protecting our countries.
About Stanley Baldwin
Stanley Baldwin was a prominent British statesman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom three times between the world wars. He played a significant role in the country’s political landscape, overseeing important events like the General Strike, the abdication of King Edward VIII, and the beginnings of British rearmament.
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