WINSTON CHURCHILL BORN IN OXFORDSHIRE
In May 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister, serving in that position from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951-1955.
Sir Winston was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Known for his great oratory, Mr. Churchill said he wrote every word of his speeches and often spent an hour working on one minute of a speech.
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy, whose own hero was Winston Churchill, said...
"In the dark days...when England stood alone...he mobilized the English language and sent it into battle."
Oxfordshire, England (JFK+50) Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, Prime Minster of Britain during WWII, was born at Blenheim Palace* here in Oxfordshire on November 30, 1874.
Winston was the son of Lord Randolph Churchill and the American socialite, Jennie Jerome. Winston's grand father, John Strange Spencer-Churchill, was the 7th Duke of Marlborough.
Winston Churchill, first educated by a governess in Dublin, Ireland, later graduated from Royal Military College.In 1904, he married Clementine Hozier.
After a short service in the military, WC was elected to Parliament in 1900 and became the 1st Lord of the Admiralty in 1911. He served in that capacity again in 1939.
In May 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister, serving in that position from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951-1955.
Sir Winston was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Known for his great oratory, Mr. Churchill said he wrote every word of his speeches and often spent an hour working on one minute of a speech.
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy, whose own hero was Winston Churchill, said...
"In the dark days...when England stood alone...he mobilized the English language and sent it into battle."
*Blenheim Palace, a country house serving as the main residence of the Dukes of Marlborough. BP was built between 1705 & 1722 & became the principal home of the Churchill family for 300 years.
Prime Minister Churchill
"V" for Victory Sign
June 5, 1943
Imperial War Museum Photo
