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Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was a British statesman and politician known for his wartime leadership during World War II. He was the only British prime minister who received the Nobel Prize in Literature and the first person created as an honorary citizen of the US.
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What is This is not the end nor is it the beginning of the end but it is the end of the beginning?
The answer is historical. It's a quote from WW2. Prime Minister Winston Churchill made the statement
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. but it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning."
Nov 10 1942
Churchill made this comment on 20 August 1940 in a speech during the Battle of Britain - that is, the battle in the air over southern Britain in July-October, 1940. It was a very difficult time for Britain: in June 1940 France had collapsed and installed a pro-Nazi government.
In the summer (and autumn) of 1940 the outcome of World War 2 in Europe depended on whether or not the Nazis would succeed in destroying the Royal Air Force (RAF). Many people had noted that the number of actual combattants involved in this particular battle was very small, and there were remarks to the effect that the fighting in the skies was rather like some ancient battle between champions. It was quite different from land battles between huge armies. However, the outcome was of the utmost importance. This is what the famous quote is about.
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the simple answer : he meant that the whole population (so many) owed so much to so few (the pilots) who saved England from Hitler.
Anthony Eden paraphrased this in North Africa when the British were defeating the Italians before Rommels arrival : Never in the field of human conflict was so much surrendered by so many to so few....
What was the house called where Winston Churchill lived?
Blenhiem Palace, which is in Oxfordshire, the ancestral home of the Churchill family.
Who was the queen during the Churchill prime ministry?
1. There seems to be some confusion here. The present monarch of Great Britain is Elizabeth II (not III or 3rd). She became queen on 6 February 1952 on the death of her father, George VI. She succeeded him on the basis of well established laws on the succession: there was no question of anybody 'choosing' her from a group of candidates. 2. Winston Churchill was Prime Minister from May 1940 - July 1945 and again from November 1951 till 1955. It so happened that the accession of Elizabeth II to the throne occurred during his second premiership, but he played no part in it, though obviously he had a hand in the arrangements for her coronation on 2 June 1953. (it's customary to wait for at least 12 months after the death of the previous monarch before holding the coronation). 3. From 1936 to 1952 the reigning monarch was George VI. His wife was Queen Elizabeth, but she was a queen consort - that is, the wife of a king and NOT a monarch in her own right. She was referred to as 'Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother' after her daughter became queen in 1952. I hope this answers your question. Winston Churchill was Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 and 1951 to 1955. He first became Prime Minister for the government of King George VI. In 1952, while he was Prime Minister, Elizabeth II ascended to the throne.
Did Alexander Fleming's father save Winston churchill?
This is an urban legend. You will find it listed as such in several of the fact-checking sites, including Snopes.com. You will also find the true story of who paid for Alec Fleming's education (it was an uncle) in the wikipedia article on Alexander Fleming.
What promises did Winston Churchill make in the Atlantic charter?
be free to chose your own form of government
When did churchill call Europe an iron curtain?
Churchill condemned the Soviet Unions policies in Europe and declared that from Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across Europe. Part of a speech given at Fulton, Missouri, March 1946
What was Winston Churchill's favorite food?
He enjoyed raw oysters, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and vegetables with a gravy sauce including a spot of Marmite. He loved sweets including chocolate eclairs and plenty of stilton cheese with grapes and nuts.
He also favoured French food especially crepes but in the main good old roast beef and yorksire pud would do anytime.
Yes because he lead Great Britain into Victory and help the Allies win the war
Was Winston Churchill British?
Winston Churchill was a well known politician and was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a total of nine years, which was served in two separate terms. He was an Englishman born at Blenheim Palace, in Woodstock, United Kingdom.
What position did Winston Churchill hold in Great Britain during World War 2?
He was the Prime minister from may 10th 1940-1945 then was voted off because Churchill was more of a war leader than a peace leader. then in October 1951 he became prime minister once again but he could never relive the glory days.
What did Winston churchill answer to lady astor?
It has been surmised that Lady Astor and Winston Churchill were not the best of friends. She was quoted as saying to Churchill, "If you were my husband, I would poison your tea." He replied, "Madam, if you were my wife, I would drink it."
What did marigold churchill die of?
Septicaemia - a sore throat, which turned septic. Antibiotics were yet to have been discovered; her governess underestimated the seriousness of her illness until it was too late, sending for her parents a couple of days after she had become quite ill.
Did Winston Churchill ever say there is nothing to fear but fear itself?
first used in the FDR inaugaration speech 1933 this is actually NOT TRUE. Sir Frances Bacon coined the phrase in "of Tribute" which he wrote in the early 1600's. The exact quote is, "Nothing is to be feared but fear itself." (Oxford World Classics, Francis Bacon, the Major Works, pg 26)
Who was the leader of Britain before Churchill?
Before Churchill was Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain was in Office. They brought Churchill in for the war because of his Military past.
How many cigars did Winston Churchill smoke per day?
Churchill typically smoked between eight and 10 cigarsper day .
In what city did president Roosevelt and prime minister churchill meet?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt first met British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in London in 1918. Later, they would go on to meet several more times during World War II.
How did Churchill define the Iron Curtain?
Churchil, in his famous speach, said an Iron Curtain was being created running "From Stettin to Trieste". He was however wrong about the location.
Stettin (polish spelling: Szczecin) is on the border between Poland and Germany. At the time of the speach, Poland already had a Sovier-orientated communist government, but Germany did not. The actual Iron Curtain was further west, through the middle of Germany.
Trieste was on the border between Italy and Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia did have communist government, but it was independent, not pro-soviet. So Yugoslavia was usually classified as "Neutral" during the Cold War.
What system of government was Winston Churchill in?
During his first time as Prime Minister 1940-5 he lead a coalition government containing Conservative, Labour and Liberal ministers. When Churchill became PM in 1951, he lead a Conservative government.
What Did Winston Churchill Smoke?
I do not know if he smoked a particular brand exclusively, but I do know he did smoke Vegas Robaina Cigars.
Who became Prime Minister after Churchill?
The Right Honourable Sir Robert Anthony Eden, The 1st Earl of Avon.
Prime Minister - 7 April 1955 to 10 January 1957
Errr... no the above answer is wrong. Churchill was succeeded by Clement Attlee, a labour prime minister. On the 25th July 1945 labour won by a landslide and Clement Attlee was in office by the 26th July until the 26th October 1951.
Both answers are right. Churchill held the office twice. After his first term ()1940-1945), Attlee took over. After his 2nd term (1951-1955), Eden took over.
Was Churchill's mother Jennie Jerome of Jewish descent?
Jenny Jacobson
Churchill's mother was Jenny Jerome. Her father was involved in theatre investment and changed his name from Jacobson to Jerome.
'Cunning, no doubt, came to Churchill in the Jewish genes transmitted by his mother Lady Randolph Churchill , née Jenny Jacobson/Jerome.' Moshe Kohn,Jerusalem Post
What leadership qualities did churchill possess?
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, as his full name was, was a very good, brave and obedient leader.
Did Winston Churchill have sisters or brothers?
no Winston churchill did not indeed have a sister but he had a brother called John Stringer Churchill
