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One of Churchill’s biographers, Robert Rhodes James, described him as a <strong>“politician, sportsman, artist, orator, historian, parliamentarian, journalist, essayist, gambler, soldier, war correspondent, adventurer, patriot, internationalist, dreamer, pragmatist, strategist, Zionist, imperialist, monarchist, democrat, egocentric, hedonist, romantic”</strong>. He was indeed all of those, but to them might also be added: <strong>butterfly-collector, big-game hunter, animal-lover, newspaper editor, spy, bricklayer, wit, pilot, horseman, novelist and crybaby</strong> (this last the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s nickname for him).</p> <p>-Andrew Roberts, <em>Churchill</em> (p. 968). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="year-date text-center"> <h3>1874 - 1965</h3> </div> </div> <section class="timeline-year-row"> <div class="arrow"> <i class="arrow-sticky-year fal fa-long-arrow-down"></i> </div>  <article class="fullwidth-content" id="section_1"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/blenheim-palace-bladon-bridge-7.jpeg" alt="Blenheim Palace" /> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="fullwidth-content-box"> <h3>Blenheim Palace</h3> <div><p>Blenheim Palace is home to the Dukes of Marlborough, including Winston Churchill’s paternal grandfather the 7th Duke.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_2"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1874</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Born 30 November to American socialite Jennie Jerome of Brooklyn, New York and Lord Randolph Churchill, second son of John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough. Churchill was born prematurely when his mother went into labour at the family seat of Blenheim Palace.</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rsz_welldons_1892_head_crop_.jpeg" alt="Young Winston Churchill as a student at Harrow School" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Young Winston Churchill as a student at Harrow School, 1892</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_3"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="section-title-border title-behind-text section-title-red"> <h2>December 1894, Graduates as a cavalry cadet from Sandhurst Royal Military Academy</h2> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_4"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1895</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>In February, Churchill was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars regiment of the British Army.</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Churchill-4th-Hussars.jpg" alt="Winston Churchill 4th Hussars" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Churchill in the dress uniform of the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars, c. 1895 © Churchill Archives, Broadwater Collection</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_5"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Malakand-Field-Force-1897-on-the-North-West-Frontier-of-India.jpg" alt="" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Malakand Field Force on the North-West Frontier of India in 1897</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1898</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Publishes his first book on 14 March, The Story of the Malakand Field Force about his time as a soldier in India. He was to make (and spend!) his fortune writing for a living.</p> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_6"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1899</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>On 2 December, he escaped a Boer POW Camp in South Africa. He was on the cover of magazines and newspapers which brought him worldwide fame.</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/79I3751_-7765_100.jpg" alt="Winston Churchill as POW" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Winston Churchill as prisoner of war © Churchill Archives Centre, Broadwater Collection</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_7"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Young-Winston-Churchill-023.jpg" alt="Young Winston Churchill" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Winston Churchill as a young politician, 30 May 1899 © National Portrait Gallery, London</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1901</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>After winning his first election, Churchill took his seat in the House of Commons in February.</p> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_8"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1908</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Married Clementine Hozier, daughter of Sir Henry Hozier and Lady Blanche (née Ogilvy) on 12 September.</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TXJ3X5-scaled.jpg" alt="" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>1908 Daily Graphic front page Wedding of Winston Churchill and Clementine Hozier</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_9"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Churchill-RN-ratings-scaled-1.jpg" alt="Royal Navy" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Churchill as First Lord of Admiralty inspecting Royal Navy cadets</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1911-15</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>During the First World War, the Prime Minister appointed Churchill First Lord of the Admiralty (civilian head of the British Navy) in October. He resigned in May 1915 after the disastrous Gallipoli Campaign.</p> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_10"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1915-16</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Appointed Lieutenant-Colonel, commanding 6th Battalion Royal Scots and served on the western front with Grenadier Guards in Fusiliers, France.</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Churchill-and-Scotland-1916.jpg" alt="" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Churchill (centre) as Lieutenant-Colonel, commanding the 6th Battalion, the Royal Scots Fusiliers near Ploegstreert, Belgium. Archie Sinclair on Churchill's right, 1916</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_11"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Churchill-1931.jpeg" alt="" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Winston Churchill talking to reporters on board the liner Europa in New York City upon his arrival to begin a series of lectures in the United States, 11 December 1931 </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1931</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Went on his first lecture tour in the United States. He was the highest-paid lecturer at the time, promoting his books.</p> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_12"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1939-40</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>In September 1939 Churchill once again was called to serve in government as First Lord of the Admiralty until he became Prime Minister in 1940.</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Churchill-and-Chamberlain.jpg" alt="Churchill and Chamberlain" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, with his future successor Winston Churchill at a medal ceremony attended by the King, London, 1939 © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_13"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/79I3189_-7612_100.jpg" alt="Churchill inspects air raid damage in August 1940" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Churchill inspects bomb damage caused by the German Luftwaffe during night air raids in Ramsgate, Kent, 28 August 1940. © Imperial War Museum H3514</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1940</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister of Defence on 10 May 1940.</p> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_14"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1940</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Known to this day as a gifted orator, he gave his important ‘Finest Hour’ speech in June, inspiring the British people to fight on.</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/winston-churchill-speech.jpg" alt="Winston Churchill" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Winston Churchill addressing the crowds</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_15"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Fulton.jpg" alt="Iron Curtain speech, Fulton" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Winston Churchill and US President Harry Truman at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, 1946</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1946</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>He gave his famous ‘Iron Curtain’ speech in Fulton, Missouri at the invitation of President Harry Truman on 5 March, which is noted as the beginning of the Cold War.</p> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_16"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1951-55</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Second term as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Winston-Churchill-004.jpeg" alt="Winston Churchill" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Winston Churchill resigns after leading Britain as prime minister for the second time and is replaced by Anthony Eden, April 5, 1955 </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_17"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Churchills-Nobel-scaled-1.jpg" alt="Nobel Prize" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1953</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his body of work including books and speeches.</p> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_18"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1963</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Awarded honorary US Citizenship by President John F Kennedy.</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AR7813-E._President_John_F._Kennedy_Declares_Sir_Winston_Churchill_an_Honorary_Citizen_of_the_United_States.jpg" alt="President John F Kennedy declares Winston Churchill an honorary citizen of the United States" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>President John F Kennedy declares Winston Churchill an honorary citizen of the United States</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_19"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/churchill-005.jpeg" alt="Sir Winston Churchill" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1964</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>He served as an MP until he retired from politics after more than 60 years in Parliament.</p> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article id="section_20"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-5 col-left">  <div class="timeline-content-bordered"> <h3>1965</h3> <div class="content-border-left"> <p>Died on 24 January and was granted a state funeral by HM Queen Elizabeth II.</p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-lg-2 col-mid">  </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-right"> <div class="right-content">  <div class="timeline-image"> <h3></h3> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Churchill_funeral_002-1.jpg" alt="Churchill funeral" /> </div> <div class="image-caption"> <p>Winston Churchill's funeral cortege makes its way down Whitehall in London. In London, a million people reportedly gathered along the route to watch the procession pass by on the morning of the state funeral, 30 January 1965</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article>  <article class="fullwidth-content" id="section_21"> <div class="container"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="image"> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Winston-Churchill-WWI.jpg" alt="Winston Churchill WWI" /> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="fullwidth-content-box"> <h3>Why was Churchill Voted the ‘Greatest Britain’?</h3> <div><p>Winston Churchill was voted the Greatest Briton in a UK 2002 BBC poll, primarily for his efforts to inspire the British people during the Second World War. He received more votes than Princess Diana, Charles Darwin, William Shakespeare, Isaac Newton and Oliver Cromwell.</p> <p>During the 1930s, Churchill was the leading voice in fierce opposition to the appeasement of Germany, with the National Socialist Workers (Nazi) Party in government. At the time, with memories fresh of the First World War, the government and the public had no desire to listen to Churchill’s dire warnings and by 1939 Britain was again at war with Germany.</p> <p>When Churchill became Prime Minister in 1940 he brought a new vitality to the war effort from the Battle of Britain through to Victory in Europe (VE) Day five years later. His riveting speeches and constant visibility to the public helped galvanise the British spirit in the fight against Nazi tyranny.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </section> </section> <section class="image-content-grid"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-3"> <div class="item"> <div class="image"> <a href="/category/publications/finest-hour/" target=""> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Churchills-Finest-Hours_sm.jpg" alt="" /> </a> </div> <h3> <a href="/category/publications/finest-hour/" target=""> Finest Hour <i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i> </a> </h3> <p>Search online archives for articles, documents and more..</p> <a class="btn btn-link-border btn-teal-2" href="/category/publications/finest-hour/" target="">View Finest Hour</a></i> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-3"> <div class="item"> <div class="image"> <a href="/resources/reference/" target=""> <img 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<span class="sbi-screenreader">This fascinating reverse painting on glass, likely</span> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="This fascinating reverse painting on glass, likely created in Belgium after its 1944 liberation, captures Churchill in a triumphant moment—literally “rolling over” his adversaries on the road to Allied victory. Though unsigned, this hand-painted piece is a unique addition to any Churchill collection. Churchill memorabilia enthusiasts will love exploring more rare finds in Brian Krapf’s book, A Churchill Treasury—now available in the UK and US! Do you collect Churchill memorabilia? What’s the most interesting piece in your collection? Let us know in the comments! 📖 Learn more about Churchill collectibles in this month’s ICS Bulletin: See Linktree in Bio! #Churchill #ChurchillCollectibles #History #ICS #ThinkChurchill"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18064298494914428" data-date="1739543414"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGDn_LmtHYG/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/479371646_1058554776103923_7493907825240966738_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=kauK9O5P3GsQ7kNvgHo_7_V&_nc_oc=AdiKjT8iq2NvI2ENmzvnkUOtEfNRQOjPsMxoA4au0gUfkrFIEZxj3oz7k1YNX_xM7HQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AYBopW7-73Qiwh4vp42Nopm1odm8llzI5KMBvWatPqqlhQ&oe=67B92ACB" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.2885-15\/479371646_1058554776103923_7493907825240966738_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=kauK9O5P3GsQ7kNvgHo_7_V&_nc_oc=AdiKjT8iq2NvI2ENmzvnkUOtEfNRQOjPsMxoA4au0gUfkrFIEZxj3oz7k1YNX_xM7HQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AYBopW7-73Qiwh4vp42Nopm1odm8llzI5KMBvWatPqqlhQ&oe=67B92ACB","150":"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.2885-15\/479371646_1058554776103923_7493907825240966738_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=kauK9O5P3GsQ7kNvgHo_7_V&_nc_oc=AdiKjT8iq2NvI2ENmzvnkUOtEfNRQOjPsMxoA4au0gUfkrFIEZxj3oz7k1YNX_xM7HQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AYBopW7-73Qiwh4vp42Nopm1odm8llzI5KMBvWatPqqlhQ&oe=67B92ACB","320":"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.2885-15\/479371646_1058554776103923_7493907825240966738_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=kauK9O5P3GsQ7kNvgHo_7_V&_nc_oc=AdiKjT8iq2NvI2ENmzvnkUOtEfNRQOjPsMxoA4au0gUfkrFIEZxj3oz7k1YNX_xM7HQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AYBopW7-73Qiwh4vp42Nopm1odm8llzI5KMBvWatPqqlhQ&oe=67B92ACB","640":"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.2885-15\/479371646_1058554776103923_7493907825240966738_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=kauK9O5P3GsQ7kNvgHo_7_V&_nc_oc=AdiKjT8iq2NvI2ENmzvnkUOtEfNRQOjPsMxoA4au0gUfkrFIEZxj3oz7k1YNX_xM7HQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AYBopW7-73Qiwh4vp42Nopm1odm8llzI5KMBvWatPqqlhQ&oe=67B92ACB"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">A love story rooted in loyalty, devotion, and an u</span> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="A love story rooted in loyalty, devotion, and an unshakable partnership. Winston and Clementine Churchill’s marriage wasn’t just a union—it was a foundation that supported one of the most consequential leaders in history. Through the immense pressures of political life, the trials of two world wars, and the spotlight of public scrutiny, their relationship stood the test of time. Clementine was more than Winston’s wife; she was his trusted confidante, sharp advisor, and the steady force behind the scenes who guided him through moments of doubt and challenge. Their letters to each other reveal a deep mutual respect and affection, even in the face of disagreements or distance. Clementine’s wit, intellect, and unwavering support complemented Winston Churchill’s larger-than-life personality, creating a partnership that was as dynamic as it was enduring. This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate their extraordinary bond—a timeless reminder that even amidst history’s most turbulent moments, love and devotion can be the anchor that steadies the storm. #WinstonChurchill #ICS #ThinkChurchill #ActionThisDay #Churchillian #Churchill #ValentinesDay #LoveStory"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_video sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_17869251297223153" data-date="1739449836"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGA1fIdvScm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/479458567_4826115384279478_5208641938946665870_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=jhXlG6lvFXQQ7kNvgHD9oZB&_nc_oc=AdiOPh2w_wYmFLZFd5jYG5_Vxh0pwesriY6UH9XsUFCTm7nmhhbz8TphSv7zxf0d200&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=ApuIHvEsknYTmC8dAl0BYrA&oh=00_AYBvU4lv_wA_wcPpiKjhGRbWD5aUmW4be06VVS2YbVX_ZQ&oe=67B94A5D" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/479458567_4826115384279478_5208641938946665870_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=jhXlG6lvFXQQ7kNvgHD9oZB&_nc_oc=AdiOPh2w_wYmFLZFd5jYG5_Vxh0pwesriY6UH9XsUFCTm7nmhhbz8TphSv7zxf0d200&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=ApuIHvEsknYTmC8dAl0BYrA&oh=00_AYBvU4lv_wA_wcPpiKjhGRbWD5aUmW4be06VVS2YbVX_ZQ&oe=67B94A5D","150":"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/479458567_4826115384279478_5208641938946665870_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=jhXlG6lvFXQQ7kNvgHD9oZB&_nc_oc=AdiOPh2w_wYmFLZFd5jYG5_Vxh0pwesriY6UH9XsUFCTm7nmhhbz8TphSv7zxf0d200&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=ApuIHvEsknYTmC8dAl0BYrA&oh=00_AYBvU4lv_wA_wcPpiKjhGRbWD5aUmW4be06VVS2YbVX_ZQ&oe=67B94A5D","320":"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/479458567_4826115384279478_5208641938946665870_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=jhXlG6lvFXQQ7kNvgHD9oZB&_nc_oc=AdiOPh2w_wYmFLZFd5jYG5_Vxh0pwesriY6UH9XsUFCTm7nmhhbz8TphSv7zxf0d200&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=ApuIHvEsknYTmC8dAl0BYrA&oh=00_AYBvU4lv_wA_wcPpiKjhGRbWD5aUmW4be06VVS2YbVX_ZQ&oe=67B94A5D","640":"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/479458567_4826115384279478_5208641938946665870_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=jhXlG6lvFXQQ7kNvgHD9oZB&_nc_oc=AdiOPh2w_wYmFLZFd5jYG5_Vxh0pwesriY6UH9XsUFCTm7nmhhbz8TphSv7zxf0d200&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=ApuIHvEsknYTmC8dAl0BYrA&oh=00_AYBvU4lv_wA_wcPpiKjhGRbWD5aUmW4be06VVS2YbVX_ZQ&oe=67B94A5D"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">Early Bird Tickets for the 42nd International Chur</span> <svg style="color: rgba(255,255,255,1)" class="svg-inline--fa fa-play fa-w-14 sbi_playbtn" aria-label="Play" aria-hidden="true" data-fa-processed="" data-prefix="fa" data-icon="play" role="presentation" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 448 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z"></path></svg> <img src="https://winstonchurchill.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Early Bird Tickets for the 42nd International Churchill Conference are now available! Mark your calendars for October 9-11, 2025, in Washington, DC, as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII's end. This year’s conference will highlight Winston Churchill’s lasting influence on global leadership and international affairs. What to Expect: Welcome Reception at Anderson House (Oct 9) Conference Sessions at Ritz-Carlton (Oct 10) Black-Tie Gala at National Gallery of Art (Oct 11) Stay tuned for an exciting line-up of speakers! Ticket Prices: Early Bird: $1,799 Regular: $1,949 Social, Student, and Young Churchillian Tickets also available. 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Thanks to the efforts of ITN and the International Churchill Society, this rare footage has been rediscovered, digitized, and preserved for future generations. Live television recordings from the 1960s are exceptionally rare, making this a significant piece of broadcast history. The 30-minute special bulletin, aired on ITV at the time, reflects the immense impact of Churchill’s passing on the world. Want to see history come to life? Check out this month’s Churchill Bulletin for more on this remarkable discovery and how you can view the broadcast. See Linktree in Bio for Link to Churchill Bulletin. Where were you when you first learned about Churchill’s passing, or how did you first come to appreciate his legacy? 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