Who is Sir Winston Churchill?
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) is widely considered to have been one of the most important leaders in modern world history. Born 30 November 1874, Sir Winston Churchill was part of an aristocratic family descended from John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough. As a young man, Sir Winston Churchill had planned on a career in the military. He attended the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and served his country in India, Cuba, and South Africa. While Sir Winston Churchill did receive a number of honors for his military service, he soon decided his true passion was politics. Despite suffering from a speech impediment, Churchill was a brilliant orator and a charismatic leader. He held several important positions during his early political career, including President of the Board of Trade, Minister of Munitions, Secretary of State for War, Home Secretary, First Lord of the Admiralty, Secretary of State for Air, and Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sir Winston