World War II: Winston Churchill's Nationalistic Career

Winston Churchill: World War II Throughout Winston Churchill’s nationalistic career, he served the United Kingdom as a war correspondent, soldier, politician, member of the British Parliament, first lord of the Admiralty, and prime minister. Churchill took the role of inspiring Britain during the dark days of World War II. Winston Churchill became a great leader during World War II due too preparation during his youth, clever political decisions and great oratory skills. Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, on November 30, 1874. He was the eldest son of Lord Randolph Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Jennie Churchill, the daughter of a New York businessman. Churchill attended St. George’s Ascot,
He was also Britain 's Chancellor of Exchequer, which meant that he was responsible for all the economic and financial matters in Britain and other nations. During their darkest days, Paris and France were both taken over. He took great pride in fighting for Britain at this time. His intensions were always to stick up for his country. Churchill was also very inspirational while being a leader for Britain. Through his powerful speeches and his great oratory skills, Churchill gained Britain 's attention with. On May 13, 1940 Churchill gave his speech "Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat," at the House of Commons in his effort to boost Britain 's morale, an excerpt reads "It is to wage war, by sea, land, and air, with all our might and with all the strength that God can give us" (Bigelow, Slowey p.10). His biggest goal was to keep Britain encouraged and to save the last hopes they had of not being taken over by the Nazis. In the same speech, Churchill said, "We must not allow ourselves to be intimidated by the presence of these armored vehicles in unexpected places behind our lines..." (Bigelow, Slowey p.11), the quote shows that Churchill was very encouraging through his speeches. At this time in May 1940, Neville Chamberlain resigned as prime minister and Churchill took his place. He worked to his full potential throughout the war, encouraging Britons in any way possible. On May 19, 1940 In his speech "Be Ye Men of Valour," Churchill describes the conditions in Britain in the first line; It reads: "I speak to you for the first time as Prime Minister in a solemn hour for the life of our Country, of our Empire, of our allies, and above all, of the cause of Freedom..."(Winston Churchill: Be Ye Men of Valour Speech). Churchill well prepared the British people and assured them that everything would be fine in his speech. "I am sure I