CHURCHILL ADDRESSES JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On December 26, 1941, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill spoke to a joint session of the United States Congress at the Capitol here in Washington.
The Prime Minister said...
"The best tidings of all--the United States, united as never before, has drawn the sword for freedom. (We are) facing a group of mighty foes who seek our ruin. I avow my hope...that...the British and American peoples will work together in majesty, in justice and in peace."
*Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was born in Oxfordshire, U.K. His mother was the daughter of a wealthy American businessman. WC served in the British Parliament (1900-1964) & was PM during WWII & (1951-1955).
Winston Churchill
Addressing U.S. Congress
December 26, 1941
