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Churchill’s Character
Questions and Answers: How Churchill Would See Our World
03
Aug
2021
By RICHARD M. LANGWORTH
Churchillians in Portland, Oregon have Sir Winston on their minds; their questions are pertinent to our understanding of him, and ourselves.
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How Churchill Conducted Business in Bed, with his Avian Assistant Toby
15
Jul
2021
Question Time: Churchill on Inconsistency
03
Feb
2017
By THE CHURCHILL PROJECT
Churchill reveled in answering questions from Parliament. He was remarkably skilled at doing so, as exemplified when he was accused of keeping inconsistent views. He simply responded: “My views are a harmonious process which keeps them in relation to the current movement of events.”
Churchill’s “Vast Gaps” of Knowledge
30
Jan
2017
By RICHARD M. LANGWORTH
Churchill, it appears, took the view that the mind is not infinitely expandable. Time and again, he exhibited vast gaps in economic and financial knowledge. His salvation was that he studied when he had to, and kept close knowledgeable friends to fill in the gaps. When it mattered, he sought out what he needed to know.
Criticizing Your Country Abroad
30
Jan
2017
By THE CHURCHILL PROJECT
As far as we can tell, there are no examples of Churchill criticizing British politics in speeches abroad. It is sometimes argued that criticizing one’s country is a sign of strength. Refraining from doing so, even if criticism is warranted, is a sign of greater strength. Churchill offered many apologies for British actions privately, when warranted, including overseas, in the course of World War II—but not in public forums.
“Don’t ever tell people ‘I Told You So’”
13
May
2016
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