Winston Churchill

1874-11-30 – 1965-01-24

British Prime Minister who led the United Kingdom through World War II.

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Winston Churchill served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II (1940–1945). His stirring speeches and refusal to surrender inspired the British people during the darkest days of the war, especially during the Blitz. He worked closely with Roosevelt and Stalin to form the Allied strategy that ultimately defeated Nazi Germany.