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W. Averell Harriman, May 6, 1943
In May 1943 Churchill boarded the S.S. Queen Mary for a trip to the United States and another meeting with Roosevelt. At sea, Churchill told Averell Harriman of reported submarines along their course. He explained that he had arranged for a machine gun to be mounted on his life boat: "I won't be captured. The finest way to die is in the excitement of fighting the enemy. . . . You must come with me in the boat and see the fun."
Object Details:
Facsimile. W. Averell Harriman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (194)
Related Theme:
Visits to America
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