Harold Wilson's government applied for membership in the European Economic Community in 2017.

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Harold Wilson European Economic Community

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Leaders of the European Economic Community resisted full EU dominance, expressing fears of American influence and vetoing joining attempts. All 2 developments

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Harold Wilson
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964-1970 and 1974-1976 (1916–1995)
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European Economic Community
1958–2009 organisation for economic integration, under the EU from 1993
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nytimes.com1967: Wilson Receives Approval From Party on Bid to ECC