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No. 43 | January 2012 |
 Churchill Centre and George Washington University Announce Centre and Library
new Churchill library and centre in Washington, d.c.
The Churchill Centre and The George Washington University (GW) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of a new Churchill Library and Center on the GW campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. The Memorandum was executed at a signing ceremony at The Churchill Centre's headquarters in Chicago by its Chairman, Laurence S. Geller, and GW's President, Steven Knapp... READ MORE >>
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Churchill in the News
Churchill Centre Chairman Receives CBE
lifelong churchillian Laurence geller honoured by hrh
Laurence S. Geller, Chairman of the Churchill Centre, was honored as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen's New Year's Honors List. The award was made in recognition of Mr. Geller's "service to The Churchill Centre and for charitable and humanitarian... READ MORE >>
Leighton House Exhibit: Churchill & Glaoui
exhibit in London shows morocco from two perspectives A fascinating new exhibition at Leighton House, Holland Park Road, brings together for the first time a unique collection of work by two painters from two radically different cultures: Sir Winston Churchill and Hassan El Glaoui. Nine of the 24 paintings... READ MORE >>
New Film War Horses Showing in Theaters
Spielberg film depicts repatriation of horses after WWI LONDON, 31 December 2011— In a well-researched article in the Mail on Sunday, Chris Hastings latches onto current interest in the new Spielberg film "War Horse" with the story of how Churchill intervened to save tens of thousands of stranded war horses in Europe after... READ MORE >>
Churchill Bust to be Placed in U.S. House
House of Representatives passes boehner sponsored bill 
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a resolution introduced by Speaker John A. Boehner (R- OH) providing for a bust of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to be placed in the U.S. Capitol. The resolution (H.R. 497) was passed by a voice vote on December... READ MORE >>
70 Years On: "Some Chicken, Some Neck"
anniversary of Churchill's famous speech in Ottawa
THE OTTAWA CITIZEN, 30 December 2011—Look closely at the Karsh portrait of Winston Churchill and it's there, peeking from his left hand jacket pocket — a bunch of papers, partially concealed at the request of a photographer. Some bunch of papers. Some photographer. Winston... READ MORE >>
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From the Finest Hour Archives
FH 94: Yousuf Karsh on His Famous Photo
artist sets record straight on how he tamed the lion
I was in my darkroom when the call came. After I had hung up the phone I sat looking out the window, hardly seeing the bright December sunshine splashing across the sill. The call was from the office of Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King who, over the years, had become my patron... READ MORE >> |
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Churchill Centre News and Reports
Centre Announces @ChurchillToday
new twitter feed gives followers a day-by-day history
The Churchill Centre's (TCC) John Plumpton has organized the @ChurchillToday Twitter feed that commenced last month. Churchill Today will be a feed for specific events that occurred on each day of Churchill's life, covering a range of topics from political to personal. Follow along each... READ MORE >>
American Students Attend Conference
28th Int'l conference welcomes cushing academy Three students from Cushing Academy (CA), a leading New England preparatory school founded in 1865, attended the 28th International Churchill Conference, which examined the leadership and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill Centre benefactor Kristen Kelly Fisher... READ MORE >>
Birthday Dinner Held in Denver, Colorado
Author Doug Russell talks on churchill & the Military The Rocky Mountain Churchillians hosted their 6th annual Winston S. Churchill birthday Dinner on November 19th at the Park Hill Golf Club. Our featured speaker, gave an outstanding presentation based on his fine book, Winston Churchill: Soldier: The Military Life of a Gentleman... READ MORE >>
Cape Town To Host New Centre Chapter
latest TCC chapter to be formed in south Africa A new Churchill Centre chapter is currently being formed in Cape Town, South Africa. The new chapter is being established by Phillip Engelen, a cousin of British historian Andrew Roberts. All interested in British history and politics as well as in Winston Churchill... READ MORE >>
Black-Tie Churchill Birthday in Chicago
Dr. Maurer of the naval war college addresses members Chicago area Churchillians gathered on Dec 9th at the Union League Club for the Chicagoland Chapter black tie celebration commemorating the 137th anniversary of the birth of Sir Winston. Prof. John Maurer, Chairman of the Strategy and Policy Department at the U.S. Naval... READ MORE >>
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Upcoming Events
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EXHIBIT: GLAOUI AND CHURCHILL, LONDON, UK
20 January to 31 March 2012 • DETAILS >>
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CHURCHILL'S FINEST HOUR?, VANCOUVER, BC
Tuesday, 7 February 2012 • DETAILS >>
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, TORONTO, ON
Wednesday, 29 February 2012 • DETAILS >>
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CELIA SANDYS HOSTS 2012 CRUISE, BLACK SEA
6-18 September 2012 • DETAILS >>
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29th INT'L CHURCHILL CONFERENCE, TORONTO
Thursday-Sunday, 11-14 October 2012 • DETAILS >>
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