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Winston Churchill served twice as British Prime Minister. He was instrumental to the allied victory in World War II and solidified friendly relationships and a longtime alliance between England and the United States.
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Fast Facts
- Born: November 30, 1874
- Noted Painter
- Fought in the Second Boer War
- Naval officer during World War I
- Prime Minister: 1940-1945; 1951-1955
- Won Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953
- Wife: Clementine Churchill
- Religion: Anglican
- Died: January 24, 1965
- Only state funeral held for a non-royal family member since 1914
- Buried at St Marin's Church, Bladon
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Early Life to Prime Minister
Churchill studied at the Sandhurst Royal Military Academy and became a war correspondent, traveling to Cuba in 1895, during a Cuban resistance against the Spanish. He won his first seat in Parliament in 1900 and switched to the Liberal Party in 1904.During World War I, he supported the development of naval aviation and argued for British involvement in the Russian Civil War. After several losing campaigns, he rejoined the Conservative Party in 1925.
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World War II and Beyond
As Prime Minister, Churchill continually refused to negotiate with Germany. His inspirational speeches were essential in keeping support among the British people during bombing raids of London and pressure to consider an armistice with Adolf Hitler.Churchill's second term was mired by rebellion against the British in Malaya and Kenya. Churchill hoped to keep England as a strong military presence in the world, and his consistent activity through Europe and the world prevented him from promoting many domestic policies.
Churchill retired from office in 1955 and died in 1965 at age 90 after a severe stroke.
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"I'm just preparing my impromptu remarks." Winston Churchill
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"I'm just preparing my impromptu remarks." Winston Churchill
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"The optimist sees opportunity in every danger; the pessimist sees danger in every opportunity." Winston Churchill
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RT @focusmarriage My most brilliant achievement was persuading my wife to marry me.- Winston Churchill
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View All Winston Churchill Questions (19) | Ask a QuestionCan you find a historic World War II photo of Winston Churchill and Harry Truman walking outside?I (1 Answer)Famous LIFE photo:http://tbn0.google.com/hosted/images/c?q=b43b01d0b788aea7_largehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/33749589@N07/3250108986/and one morehttp://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/abomb/media/Truman4.JPEG read moreWould you eat meat that was grown in a test tube? (4 Answers)Yes, I would. Part of my growing up was on a mixed farm, which means we raised and butchered our own meat, but over the last 20 years family farms ... read moreWhat is your favorite funny Churchill quote? (4 Answers)Lady Astor to Churchill "Winston, if you were my husband I would flavour your coffee with poison" Churchill: "Madam, if I were your husband, I should drink it" Bessie Braddock ... read more
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Winston Churchill Timeline
- November 30, 1874: Born
- 1894: Commissioned in the Army
- 1905: Appointed Undersecretary
- 1916: Resigns cabinet post
- 1939: Asked to be Prime Minister
- 1940: Ran war effort
- 1945: Churchill voted out
- 1949: Re-elected Prime Minister
- 1955: Resigned as Prime Minister; remained member of House of Commons
- 1958: Paintings featured by Royal Academy of Arts
- January 42, 1965: Dies to complications from a stroke
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