Richard M. Langworth
How Winston Churchill Spent Christmas, Part 2: Sterner Days
Christmas, 1941: “By our sacrifice…these same children shall not be robbed of their inheritance…. And so, in God’s mercy, a happy Christmas to you all.”
“Raucous Caucus Clamour”: Winston Churchill on the Referendum
Churchill offers thoughtful ideas on when representative government may be supplemented by a national vote. Above all, he thought the referendum must be rare. Only eleven times in his long career was there a call for a referendum. Only six times did he support it.
How Winston Churchill Spent Christmas, Part 1: Halcyon Days
Christmas at Chartwell: “No matter how humble the gift, he accepted with surprise and pleasure. ‘For me?’ he'd ask, his eyes lighting up. ‘How very kind!’”
Constant Revision: How Churchill Polished and Improved his Writing
Whether the product was profound or simple, like his vast correspondence, even his first iteration was close to the mark. Grace Hamblin, a longtime secretary, recalled: “His dictation wasn't difficult because it was very, very slow and he weighed his words. As one knows he had a tremendous command of the English language, but he didn't use it loosely. He considered very carefully what he was going to say.”
Churchill’s Memorable Allusions to William Shakespeare’s Richard II
Churchill knew his Shakespeare and had a near-photographic memory. Darrell Holley’s Churchill’s Literary Allusions tells us he alludes to Shakespeare more than any other English author. King John, Richard III and Hamlet are his most frequent references. Henry V also moved and inspired him. He also closely read Richard II, generally accepting Shakespeare’s portrayal of his cruelty and vindictiveness.
Great Contemporaries: Emery Reves, Sales Dept. for the Production Chief
It is a tribute to this book, and those who saw it into print, that a memory of two unforgettable spirits is so eloquently presented.
How Many Assassination Attempts on Churchill? Ask Walter Thompson.
Thompson’s eighteen perilous years are really the key. His accounts tend to suggest that he saved Churchill’s life at every juncture. Undoubtedly, many potential threats did exist, and to his credit, he disregarded no possibility. We are left however with six particular episodes, only three of which involve known assassination plots.
Churchill Contentions: “The Invasion of the Idiots”
The Churchill Project is honored to be in the van of defenders of the truth, and Sir Winston’s good name. We welcome the growing number of allies.
“Mirrored in the Pool of England”: Churchill, Shakespeare, and Henry V
Richard Langworth looks at the importance of Shakespeare, especially "Henry V," on Churchill and his rhetoric during World War II.