Sir Winston Spencer-Churchill:
A Biography
Hannah Atkins
English 12
May 2015
"Never, never, never give up" – 1941 speech to the students of Harrow
Abstract This paper explores the personal life and career of Sir Winston Spencer- Churchill (1874-1965). Soldier, member of Parliament, Prime Minister twice, husband, father, leader- all of these apply to Winston Churchill, one of the most influential men of the twentieth century, and possibly all of time. He became one of the youngest members of Parliament ever. He foresaw the upcoming conflict that England was soon to have with Germany. He was elected Prime Minister of Great Britain twice. During World War II, he used his stunning speeches to rally the British people, and it was, in part, thanks to him, that the British did not succumb to the Nazis. His plethora of fine qualities included courage, optimism, resilience, independence, and loyalty.
Sir Winston Spencer-Churchill:
A Biography His father was the son of a duke, his mother a rich American socialite. This background set the stage for the success of one of the most important and influential people of the 20th century. Winston Churchill, twice Prime Minister of Great Britain , is one of the most important and most revered men in modern history. He is most famed for his speeches, and for his perseverance in raising the morale of the British people during World War II. Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was born on the 30th of November, 1874 at
Winston Churchill is often proclaimed as the greatest leader in Britain history and one of the world's eminent leaders. He was a charismatic and adventurous, egotistical, visionary and with unconventional ideologies, an enigma of his era. His life spanned for more than two world wars and the rise and fall of the Victorian
Even before the climactic World War II, Churchill’s mental war starts with the Indian Independence movement. Churchill was brusque about his opinion on the movement, knowingly showing his opposition to the public. “To Churchill, all Indians were the pedestal for a throne. He would have died to keep England free, but was against those who wanted India free.(Tondon, n.d.)” With this ornery still in the mind of the public and government officials, Churchill’s 1940 election was met with opposition. In Churchill and Orwell, “Peter Eckersley, a Tory MP, predicted that “Winston won’t last five months.”(Ricks, pg. 91)” The general public were critical of such a disposition leading the United Kingdom during a time struggle. Even with the public’s pessimistic prospect of him, Churchill’s resilience will become a favorable trait to exhibit in this psychological war.
Winston Churchill was a British writer, military leader, and some say he was one of the most well-known, outstanding statesmen of the 20th century. Mr. Churchill was named Prime Minister of Britain twice. He also organized alliances with the United States, and Soviet Union to vanquish the Nazis in World War II. Thus making Churchill the real MVP.
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) is one of the most celebrated, criticized, and without question debated political figures in world history. While Churchill had a long and controversial political career, most notably his nine years as Prime Minster of Great (1940-45, 1951-55), his fame, something many view as a crucial aspect of his life he thrived off of and live for, spanned well beyond the years he held various positions in political office. Churchill was born and raised in the Victorian Era, a time in which the British Empire was at its peak as the world’s strongest power. When studying almost any aspect of Churchill’s life, his romantic vision of Britain as a thriving empire and world power holds a strong
In the times of World War 2 there was a man by the name of Winston Churchill. He was known as one of the most influential people in his time. He made speeches to the families of the Jews who were killed during the war. His beliefs were very different from others in his time. He was on the side of the people. He wanted the leaders in the German Army to get a just punishment for their crime.
Winston Churchill was an influential leader and politician in the government of the Britain from the turn of the 20th century until his death in 1965. He was Prime Minister twice and led his country through the darkest corridors of war in a fight for its very existence. Throughout his tenure he displayed uncommon vision and showed that he was a man of ethical action, as I will demonstrate. We will examine just a few points of his uncanny vision, highlight some of his ethical actions, and then connect these actions via Course 14 principals to events of personal relevance.
His life is an example of his spirit, overcoming the difficulties with which he was presented, and making himself stronger as a result of it. Churchill was a more than just a great speaker though; he was a great man and a great leader as well. He took over as Prime Minister of Britain during one of the most trying times ever to come upon the country, and led his country to eventual victory over their adversaries. The analysis of his speech allows one to come closer to understanding the true rhetorical genius of the man known as Churchill. In particular,
Winston Churchill can be recognised as the most effective leader for his country England during World War II. There were many leaders throughout the second war some remarked as the horrible enemy while others are considered to be glorified with praise daily. Churchill in 1940 became Prime Minister and all through the war remained a dominant figure in British politics. With many speeches he inspired many citizens to remain strong across his country effectively. His strategic foresight enabled him to successfully comprehend the complicated stages of the war. Churchill’s passion and charisma effectively enabled him to lead. By strengthening Britain’s people together, he uncovered a strong united country. Undoubtedly he successfully won the war along with the allies showing that he was indeed the most effective leader for England.
Powerful orator. Master diplomat. Political mastermind. These phrases are synonymous with Sir Winston Churchill, Britain’s World War Two leader and legendary prime minister. Although Winston Churchill has inevitably been dead for some time, the impact he had on World War Two (and the world for that matter) still stands with us today. In fact, in an independent study performed by E2BN, Winston Churchill ranked twenty-seventh among the greatest heroes of all time, just behind Buddha. Winston Churchill embodied the very spirit of the British bulldog and had a large political impact on 18th century England while remaining respected by representatives of other countries in a diplomatic sense.
Winston Churchill was a powerful leader for Britain in WWII and made many large decisions on their involvement and strategies. Known for being very confident, having a fiery temper and a caustic wit, he captivated his followers. Although his rebellious nature gave him a lot of enemies, he used it to his advantage and possessed all the traits of a great leader. Before Churchill became Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain was in command of England. Chamberlain was not as strong of a personality, and gave in to all of Germany’s demands of giving up territory in order to keep the peace.
Churchill had cultivated a relationship with the U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930's which helped Winston in March of 1941 where he was able to secure vital U.S. aid through the Lend Lease Act which allowed Britain to order war goods from the United States on
“You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word: It is victory, victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory, however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival” (Churchill). Winston Churchill was a man of large stature in the twentieth century. Churchill was a political man for the entirety of his life. He never had much of a stable career as a politician. He was antagonistic, careless of the etiquette of party politics, and did little in the way of popular thinking. Churchill, as big a man as any, had humble beginnings. Churchill was born to parents Lord Randolph Churchill and Jennie Churchill on November 30, 1874. While his family was well off, they were considerably low on the political totem pole. Lord Randolph had much success in his career until he reached a dispute with the prime minister on the issue of spending, in which he held a minority and he ultimately resigned. At the same time, he was being affected by a mysterious illness, which no one had nor has properly diagnosed. This illness left Lord Randolph unstable, and Churchill was left to learn from his father’s mistakes, or burn for the consequences of foolish ignorance.
Winston Churchill was born in November 30, 1874 to the Marlboroughs, a noble aristocratic family . He followed his father’s footsteps into the “progressive Toryism of Disraeli. ” During World War I and 1939, he served as the Lord of the Admiralty with full charge of the Navy. Despite having a reputation as “a maverick who had jumped the party once” in 1939, the Conservative leaders appointed him as Prime Minister . On May 10, 1940, he became the Prime Minister and had to help the Britons “develop and solidify their mental fortitude. ”
Winston Churchill symbolized Britain during World War II. His image, and that of the British people as a whole, was one of defiance in the face of overwhelming adversity. His galvanizing and courageous leadership as Prime Minister of Britain during World War II was the catalyst for the stubborn resistance of the British and the ultimate victory of the Allied forces over Hitler. His speeches stirred the masses and mobilized the British. When everything continued to go wrong, when things could seemingly get no worse, he was there to encourage and give support to the Allied armies. With his inspiring speeches, he motivated the nation of Great
Winston Churchill’s headstrong resiliency in the face of danger defined his career as a war leader. Former Prime Minister David Cameron states,” He was an incredible leader for our country, and indeed for the whole free world, at an impossibly difficult time.” (1). Five months before his inauguration, Churchill gave his speech “House of Many Mansions” wherein he urged the then Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and other world