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TEMA: History of Sir Winston Churchill

Učenik: Ana Maros Profesor: Ivana Jurešič

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1.Introduction

2.Early life of Winston Churchill

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 1.Introduction

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was a British politician, soldier, states man, orator,
correspondent, author and the most important an inspirational leader. He served as Prime
Minister of the United Kingdom twice, once during World War II from 1940 to 1945 and
again from 1951 to 1955. With the exception of two years between 1922 and 1924, he served
as a Member of Parliament ( MP ) from 1900 to 1964, representing a total of five districts. He
spent the majority of his tenure as a member of the Conservative party, which he headed from
1940 to 1955. From 1904 to 1924, he was a member of the Liberal party. Churchill exhibited
a variety of leading traits. He was a dynamic and transformational leader. His powerful
speaking skills aided in the WWII disaster by inspiring people, resulting in victory. Also he
was a prominent leader who was also a vocal opponent at times. He was charged of being a
warmonger because he predicted conflict in the United Kingdom. Churchill was also a
devoted leader who cared deeply about his nation. For example, he was adamant about
winning all battles. Notably, Churchill was a creative leader who was not afraid to share it
with his supporters. He had defined objectives, and he introduced powerful concepts that were
put to use during periods of adversity and chaos. Churchill was a courageous and action
leader, among other things, because he turned all ideas into action, and this character made
him the greatest leader of all time.

2.Early life of Winston Churchill

Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill's forebears came from both the United Kingdom and the
United States. Winston Churchill was the second son of John, the 7th Duke of Marlborough,
and his father was the British Lord Randolph Churchill. Nearly 200 years previously, Lord
Randolph's grandfather John Churchill made history by leading many victorious military
operations in Europe for Queen Anne. Jennie Jerome, an American, was his mother. In
George Washington's forces, the Jeromes battled for the freedom of the American colonies.
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was born on November 30, 1874, at Blenheim, the vast
residence of the Duke of Marlborough.

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Winston Churchill was born in the late 1800s. There were no radios, TVs, or other
technological gadgets that children today are acclimated to. Churchill was born before the
telephone was created.Winston the Younger would also exercise his mule. Treasure Island
was one of Winston's favorite books. Lady Randolph appointed Mrs. Elizabeth Everest as
Winston's caregiver. Winston referred to Mrs. Everest as "Woomany." Winston Churchill
later stated, "My nurse was my confidante." Mrs. Everest was the one who looked after me
and catered to all of my needs. I confided in her about all of my problems..."

Schooling (1882-1888)

Winston went to St. George's School in Ascot from 1882 to 1884. Winston would write of
education, "It appears that I was to go away from home for many weeks at a time in order to
do lessons under teachers.. Winston attended The Misses Thompson's Preparatory School
from 1884 to 18888, where he learned subjects that piqued his interest, such as French,
history, poems, horseback riding, and swimming. Winston enrolled in Harrow institution, a
boys' institution near London, on April 17, 1888. Winston found his time at Harrow difficult.
He was not regarded as a competent pupil. "I was on the whole considerably discouraged by
my school days," Winston wrote. Winston's aptitude to remember lines, on the other hand,
was evident while at Harrow. Winston joined a competition and received a school reward for
reading 1,200 lines of Macaulay's long poem Lays of Ancient Rome from memory.

June 16, 1941- a radio speech by Winston Churchill to the people of the United States

… A wonderful story is unfolding before our eyes. How it will end we are not allowed to
know. But on both sides of the Atlantic we all feel, I repeat, all, that we are a part of it, that
our future and that of many generations is at stake. We are sure that the character of human
society will be shaped by the resolves we take and the deeds we do. We need not bewail the
fact that we have been called upon to face such solemn responsibilities. We may be proud,
and even rejoice amid our tribulations, that we have been born at this cardinal time for so
great an age and so splendid an opportunity of service here below.

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