Winston Churchill: Political Businessman, Soldier, and Author all for Great Britain |
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Quotes: 1. "Even during WWII, when Prime Minister Churchill held Britain's destiny in his hands, he hazarded arduous journeys not only to confer face to face with his allies, but also to witness with his own eyes action at the front."- Celia Sandys 2. "My tastes are simple I am easily pleased by the best" -Winston Churchill |
He has been to 5 different continents |
Timeline: 1. 1874- On November 30 Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace 2. 1895- his father, Lord Randolph Churchill dies; he goes to Cuba 3. 1917- becomes Minster of Munitions for Britain 4. 1939- Britain declares war on Germany 5. 1965- Winston Churchill at the age 90 dies in London |
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Character Quality Traits/ Anecdotes: 1. Bravery- At the age of 21 Winston Churchill was in Cuba and saved many men in the La Reforma battle. He received a Red Cross. 2. Endurance- He hooked a 188lb. Marlin off the coast of California near Catalina Island and reeled it in a record 20 minutes! 3. Adventurous- He traveled to 5 different continents during his lifetime. 4. Courage- He shot a White Rhino in Africa. 5. Determination- He was a prisoner of war in Pretoria, South Africa and was put in a internment camp. He later escaped the camp. |
Accomplishments: 1. In 1908, Winston Churchill became president of Board of Trade for Great Britain 2. In 1919, Winston became Secretary of State for War and Air for Great Britain 3. Winston Churchill became a political world leader and helped save the world from Nazi domination in the dark 1940's. 4. Winston Churchill was responsible for forming three separate governments: 1940 Coalition, may 1945 Caretaker Government, and the 1951Conserative. 5. Winston Churchill was granted three honorary citizenships from three separate countries during his lifetime. those countries were the United States of America, Luxemburg, and Cuba. |
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