Baldwin resigned and was succeeded as Prime Minister by Neville Chamberlain
Time: Friday May 28, 1937
Place: London, England, United Kingdom
Details: In May 1937, Baldwin resigned and was succeeded as Prime Minister by Neville Chamberlain.
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