Winston Churchill

The Birth Throes of a Sublime Resolve (‘The Old Lion’)

I am grateful, President Valentine, for the honour which you have conferred upon me in making me a Doctor…

Give Us The Tools

When Mr. Wendell Willkie visited Britainat the end of January he carried a letter of introduction from President Roosevelt…

The Few

Almost a year has passed since the war began, and it is natural for us, I think, to pause…

Their Finest Hour

I spoke the other day of the colossal military disaster which occurred when the French High Command failed to…

«We shall fight them on the beaches»

I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best…

Be Ye Men of Valour

I speak to you for the first time as Prime Minister in a solemn hour for the life of…

«Blood, sweat and tears»

I beg to move, that this House welcomes the formation of a Government representing the united and inflexible resolve…

The War Situation: House Of Many Mansions

Everyone wonders what is happening about the war. For several months past the Nazis have been uttering ferocious threats…

War speech

In this solemn hour it is a consolation to recall and to dwell upon our repeated efforts for peace….

A Hush Over Europe

Holiday time, ladies and gentlemen! Holiday time, my friends across the Atlantic! Holiday time, when the summer calls the…