Churchill's Indian Summer

An inspiring leader during the dark days of war, Winston Churchill was losing popularity with the Conservative defeat of the post war years. But despite growing pressure from his cabinet colleagues Churchill chose his own time to relinquish the office of Prime Minister.

Anthony Seldon | Published in History Today Volume 32 Issue 2 February 1982

Photograph of President Truman greeting British Prime Minister Winston Churchill upon his arrival at Washington National Airport. — Photograph of President Truman greeting Winston Churchill upon his arrival at Washington National Airport, 5 January 1952. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.

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