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- TIME magazine's man of the year 1940 and 1949.
- First Honorary Citizen of the United States.
- Lost his seat in parliament in the 1922 elections.
- Received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- Was given a state funeral by decree of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the UK during the Second World War and helped lead the Allies to victory in Europe. Churchill served in various military capacities around the world and then became a member of Parliament in 1901. He later worked to modernize the navy as First Lord of the Admiralty and was involved in WWI. Afterwards Churchill became Secretary of State for war and air and he pressed for air power development. He then fell into political obscurity and spent his time writing. With the outbreak of war in 1939 he was recalled as First Lord of the Admiralty and was then called to exercise supreme power as prime minister and minister of defense in 1940.
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The Churchill Centre Website
The Churchill Centre focuses on the study of Winston Churchill's life and times to preserve his legacy. -
Churchill Memorial Trust
Prestigious scholarship trust set up in memory of Winston Churchill at his bequest associated with Churchill College Cambridge. -
TIME Magazine Article
TIME magazine's article about Churchill and his lasting influence on the 20th century.
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Documentary
This is more of a slide show than a video, but it has a lot of good facts packed into a short time. -
Iron Curtain Speech
This is probably the most recognizable speech given by Churchill. It is where he uses the phrase Iron Curtain.
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Churchill with Soldiers
A photo showing Winston Churchill interacting with some soldiers during World War 2. -
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Winston Churchill Speeches
A study of the speeches given by Winston Churchill in May and June of 1940. -
Churchill Paintings
A collection of paintings created by Winston Churchill as well as facts about each painting. -
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