Funny stories about significant people. Sir Winston Churchil…

Feb 19, 2008

 British statesman. A direct descendant of the first Duke of Marlborough, Churchill served in the Boer War before being elected to Parliament in 1900. After holding various offices he became First Lord of the Admiralty (1911-15). From 1929 until the outbreak of World War II he was out of office. When World War II began, Churchill was again appointed First Lord of the Admiralty. In 1940 he replaced