Today in History

January 24, 1965

Sir Winston Churchill Dies

Many heroes were born out of the chaos of World War II, but perhaps none as inspiring as Winston Churchill. Upon the resignation of Neville Chamberlain in 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister and led Britain to victory against the Axis powers, marshalling the morale of the country and the Allied forces with the great power of his intellect and oratory. He lost the 1945 election, but was again made Prime Minister in 1951. Queen Elizabeth bestowed a state funeral upon Sir Winston at his death in 1965. He was also made the first Honorary American Citizen by an act of Congress in 1963.

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