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🗓️ 2 June 2025
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Winston Churchill was an extraordinary presence on the world stage, and among his strengths, he had a tremendous gift with words. Here are just a few of the powerful, insightful, or hilarious observations he made.
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1:25.9 | I did an event at a space that featured a large photograph of Winston Churchill. |
1:28.5 | Seeing that photo got me reflecting on Winston Churchill, his words, his actions, his legacy. Years ago, I wrote a biography of Churchill, |
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1:59.7 | Churchill himself was such an exceptional |
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