Sir Winston Churchill is one of Britain's most famous leaders. His inspirational leadership during World War Two helped Britain survive against Nazi Germany.
Life
- <strong>Born</strong>: 30 November 1874, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
- <strong>Died</strong>: 24 January 1965, London
- <strong>Career</strong>: Soldier, journalist, politician, author, painter
- <strong>Prime Minister</strong>: 1940-1945, 1951-1955
World War Two Leadership
Churchill became Prime Minister in May 1940 at Britain's darkest hour. France was falling, and Britain faced Nazi Germany alone.
Famous Speeches - "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat" - "We shall fight on the beaches..." - "This was their finest hour" - "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few" (about the RAF)
Leadership Qualities - Refused to negotiate with Hitler - Inspired the nation through radio broadcasts - Worked tirelessly on the war effort - Built alliance with USA and Soviet Union
Other Achievements
- Won the **Nobel Prize for Literature** (1953)
- Prolific author and historian
- Accomplished painter
- First person to be made an honorary US citizen
Legacy
- State funeral (only the second for a non-royal in the 20th century)
- Voted "Greatest Briton" in 2002 BBC poll
- Face on the £5 note
- Remembered for courage and oratory