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Churchill and the Great Republic
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INTRODUCTION
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Warrior for Empire
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American Presidents
The Communicator
The Politician
World War II
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The Long Sunset
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Image: United Press. Churchill Bows Out, 1955
United Press. Churchill Bows Out, 1955
Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by Winston and Clementine Churchill as she arrives for a dinner given at 10 Downing Street on April 4, 1955. In leading his guests in the loyal toast to Her Majesty, Churchill noted that as a young cavalry officer he had proposed similar toasts during the reign of her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria. He resigned as Prime Minister on the following day.
Object Details:
Photograph. New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection, Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress (295)

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