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National Winston Churchill Day 

Find out about the remarkable, often quoted figure who was only the second person to become an “Honorary US Citizen”.Show some reverence and respect for this unique British leader who became an honorary American. It’s time to celebrate National Winston Churchill Day!

History of National Winston Churchill Day

On April 9th in 1963, Winston Churchill became the second person to become an Honorary Citizen of the United States. This was the first time Congress had resolved that it was to be bestowed by the President of the United States on a foreign national. Mr. Churchill was granted citizenship in eight individual states as a prelude, including Hawaii, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. National Winston Churchill Day commemorates this man as well as this important event.

The honor of becoming an Honorary Citizen of the United States was bestowed upon him by the 35th President of the United States – John F. Kennedy. And although Mr. Churchill was not able to be present at the ceremony, his son and grandson were there in his stead. It had been hoped Churchill would not only witness the event on television – which he did with his wife – but would be able to respond in a live format, but problems with a relay station in Cornwall prevented this.

Even so, this ceremony more than five decades ago brought about the annual celebration of National Winston Churchill Day!

How to Celebrate National Winston Churchill Day

Enjoy National Winston Churchill Day with some of these fun ideas for observing and celebrating:

Learn Some Interesting Facts About Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill was an interesting man who brought all sorts of courage and hope during World War II. He was a also a bit of an unusual character, and here are some fun facts to know about him in honor of National Winston Churchill Day:

Churchill once escaped from a prison camp in South Africa when he was there as a war correspondent.

One of Churchill’s favorite hobbies was painting and he was an avid artist. In fact, he produced more than 500 works of art before his death.

Churchill wasn’t very successful in school. In fact, his performance was poor in basically every subject except English and he almost didn’t make it into military school because he failed his entrance exams twice.

Visit the Winston Churchill Monument

In celebration of National Winston Churchill Day, it might be a cool idea to visit England. Of course, there are tons of unique sights to see in London but, while there, be sure to pop over to Parliament Square where the bronze statue of this British Prime Minister can be found. Or, for those who don’t have a travel bug in them, look up a photo of the statue online and read a bit about it!

Additional statues of Winston Churchill can be found in England, in places like Woodford and Westerham. Other countries also boast statues depicting the man of the day, including one in Paris, France as well as outside the British Embassy in Washington, DC. There’s also a Churchill statue located in Edmonton, Canada and one in South Africa.

Share Some Winston Churchill Quotes

Those who are big fans of Winston Churchill – the man and the day – might want to take a little time in advance to memorize some of his best quotes to be ready to share. Or, it might be fun to raise awareness for National Winston Churchill Day by posting a quote of Churchill’s on social media.

Try out some of these quotes by Winston Churchill:

This is the lesson: never give in, never, never, never, never. (Harrow School, 1941)

We have not journeyed across the centuries, across the oceans, across the mountains, across the prairies, because we are made of sugar candy. (Canadian Parliament, 1941)

This is the kind of tedious [sometimes “pedantic”] nonsense up with which I will not put! (Marginal note, 1944)

If you are going through hell, keep going. (Speech to British people, 1939)

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A bunch of people have been sending us pics of Jock who lives at Chartwell, he was 6 months old in May 2020 when he went to live there so he's over 2 years old meow, he looks like a character too! 🧡 When we adopted Marmalade I had no idea about Winston Churchill's ginger cat who was gifted to him on his 88th birthday... and that after Churchill’s death his family gave Chartwell to the nation, on the condition that a ‘Jock’ would always have the run of the house... What a lucky kitty, maybe they could start a cat rescue there some day too?! 😻 #WinstonChurchillDay #NationalWinstonChurchillDay #MarmaladeCat #GingerCats (at LJ Gilland Real Estate Group) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcSH3PVPXGSoMfPt_ringvBAnkfaCk_MYvWhsE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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www.bedfordstmarketing.com April 9th is #nationalwinstonchurchillday ... commemorating the day Churchill was made an honorary #americancitizen .... Fitting that a man who embodied courage in face of insurmountable odds, is celebrated during this #coronavirus crisis today..... #winstonchurchill #churchill #motivation #nevergiveup #worldwar #bolsonaro #youcandoit #vaibhavshah #jimrohnquotes #swamivivekanandaquotes #garyvanerchuk #conanobrien #chrisgrosser #napoleonhill #jayshettyquotes #alberteinsteinquotes #helenkellerquotes #ericthomasmotivation #proverbe #charliewinston #willrogers #walddisney #confucius #anonymous #beliveinyourself #justdoit (at Downtown Stamford) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xVDKxjQXB/?igshid=565d2wmyvrmw

[rladopts]

#thequoteoftheday #winstonchurchill quotes has been quoted my so many people. This weekend I watched my favorite TV 📺 show @sho_billions. The character Chuck Rose quoted #churchill to his wife Wendy after he decided to stay in his political race for #newyorkstateattorneygeneral I was like WOW! He did not #givein Today is #nationalwinstonchurchillday 🇬🇧 #nevergivein. Mr. Churchill is right! We should never give in. We should fight the good fight! My husband and I are doing that! 10 months and going strong 💪 on #ouradoptionjourney. We are not giving up or giving in! #robandlauraadopts 👼 (at Staten Island, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwDom4CBqWj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cwebea7i9mkl

[doodlest-blog1]

Out of napkins, but paper towels do the job. Winston Churchill Day! Curious to see what they name themselves today too. #nationalwinstonchurchillday #winstonchurchill #nationalnameyourselfday #nameyourself #lunchboxnapkinsbydad #lunchart #lunchcomics https://www.instagram.com/p/BwCGUkShn7H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19lyxiz1ba88l

[pipskay]

Well, Today my Lovelies Tuesday, April 9, 2019 #nationalformerprisonerofwarrecognitionday ❤👤 (honor our heroes) It is #nationalwinstonchurchillday it is #nationallibraryworkersday (Tuesday of National Library Week.) It is #nationalnameyourselfday It is #nationalcherishanantiqueday And it is #nationalchinesealmondcookieday (at Erebor, Middle-Earth) https://www.instagram.com/pipskay/p/BwBbG0gFNpK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z4nfq86m4bio

[schoolofcivilites]

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Tweeted

Check out National Winston Churchill Day! https://t.co/UEYCt64dOp #NationalWinstonChurchillDay #WinstonChurchillDay

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[rabbitcruiser]

National Winston Churchill Day 

Find out about the remarkable, often quoted figure who was only the second person to become an “Honorary US Citizen”.Show some reverence and respect for this unique British leader who became an honorary American. It’s time to celebrate National Winston Churchill Day!

History of National Winston Churchill Day

On April 9th in 1963, Winston Churchill became the second person to become an Honorary Citizen of the United States. This was the first time Congress had resolved that it was to be bestowed by the President of the United States on a foreign national. Mr. Churchill was granted citizenship in eight individual states as a prelude, including Hawaii, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. National Winston Churchill Day commemorates this man as well as this important event.

The honor of becoming an Honorary Citizen of the United States was bestowed upon him by the 35th President of the United States – John F. Kennedy. And although Mr. Churchill was not able to be present at the ceremony, his son and grandson were there in his stead. It had been hoped Churchill would not only witness the event on television – which he did with his wife – but would be able to respond in a live format, but problems with a relay station in Cornwall prevented this.

Even so, this ceremony more than five decades ago brought about the annual celebration of National Winston Churchill Day!

How to Celebrate National Winston Churchill Day

Enjoy National Winston Churchill Day with some of these fun ideas for observing and celebrating:

Learn Some Interesting Facts About Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill was an interesting man who brought all sorts of courage and hope during World War II. He was a also a bit of an unusual character, and here are some fun facts to know about him in honor of National Winston Churchill Day:

Churchill once escaped from a prison camp in South Africa when he was there as a war correspondent.

One of Churchill’s favorite hobbies was painting and he was an avid artist. In fact, he produced more than 500 works of art before his death.

Churchill wasn’t very successful in school. In fact, his performance was poor in basically every subject except English and he almost didn’t make it into military school because he failed his entrance exams twice.

Visit the Winston Churchill Monument

In celebration of National Winston Churchill Day, it might be a cool idea to visit England. Of course, there are tons of unique sights to see in London but, while there, be sure to pop over to Parliament Square where the bronze statue of this British Prime Minister can be found. Or, for those who don’t have a travel bug in them, look up a photo of the statue online and read a bit about it!

Additional statues of Winston Churchill can be found in England, in places like Woodford and Westerham. Other countries also boast statues depicting the man of the day, including one in Paris, France as well as outside the British Embassy in Washington, DC. There’s also a Churchill statue located in Edmonton, Canada and one in South Africa.

Share Some Winston Churchill Quotes

Those who are big fans of Winston Churchill – the man and the day – might want to take a little time in advance to memorize some of his best quotes to be ready to share. Or, it might be fun to raise awareness for National Winston Churchill Day by posting a quote of Churchill’s on social media.

Try out some of these quotes by Winston Churchill:

This is the lesson: never give in, never, never, never, never. (Harrow School, 1941)

We have not journeyed across the centuries, across the oceans, across the mountains, across the prairies, because we are made of sugar candy. (Canadian Parliament, 1941)

This is the kind of tedious [sometimes “pedantic”] nonsense up with which I will not put! (Marginal note, 1944)

If you are going through hell, keep going. (Speech to British people, 1939)

Source

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Tweeted

Check out National Winston Churchill Day! https://t.co/UEYCt64dOp #NationalWinstonChurchillDay #WinstonChurchillDay

— Chaos Cry News (@Chaos_Cry) April 9, 2018

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Happy Birthday to me... its also #nationalunicornday & #nationalwinstonchurchillday 🦄🎂🎩

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National Winston Churchill Day

The day Winston Churchill was made an honorary citizen of the United States is observed each year on April 9.

Well known for his leadership as Prime Minster of the United Kingdom during World War II, Winston Churchill earned his reputation through experience both in politics and the military.

On this very day on April 9, 1963, a ceremony for honorary citizenship presided over by President John F. Kennedy, took place for Winston Churchill.  Churchill was not present at the ceremony, but his son and grandson were able to attend. Honorary though his citizenship may be, Churchill can uniquely trace his roots back to Virginia by way of Brooklyn, New York.  His mother was American, Jennie Jerome. Her marriage to Lord Randolph Churchill produced two children: John Spencer and Winston.

It was the first occasion in U.S. history honorary citizenship was granted. It has only been given seven other times since, and of those, six have been posthumous. The remaining one awarded during the person’s lifetime was granted to Mother Teresa in 1996. Quite the rare honor, even for a man who had received many honors throughout his lifetime.

FOLLOWING ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY FACTS ABOUT WINSTON CHURCHILL:

Born in 1874

Admired British Politician

Elected to the British Parliament in 1900

First Lord of the Admiralty Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Secretary of State for War and Air

1953 Nobel Prize Winner for Literature

Soldier, Legislator, Historian Writer, Artist, Orator

Good Relationship with Franklin D. Roosevelt

Died 1965

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National Winston Churchill Day

The day Winston Churchill was made an honorary citizen of the United States is observed each year on April 9.

Well known for his leadership as Prime Minster of the United Kingdom during World War II, Winston Churchill earned his reputation through experience both in politics and the military.

On this very day on April 9, 1963, a ceremony for honorary citizenship presided over by President John F. Kennedy, took place for Winston Churchill.  Churchill was not present at the ceremony, but his son and grandson were able to attend. Honorary though his citizenship may be, Churchill can uniquely trace his roots back to Virginia by way of Brooklyn, New York.  His mother was American, Jennie Jerome. Her marriage to Lord Randolph Churchill produced two children: John Spencer and Winston.

It was the first occasion in U.S. history honorary citizenship was granted. It has only been given seven other times since, and of those, six have been posthumous. The remaining one awarded during the person’s lifetime was granted to Mother Teresa in 1996. Quite the rare honor, even for a man who had received many honors throughout his lifetime.

FOLLOWING ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY FACTS ABOUT WINSTON CHURCHILL:

Born in 1874

Admired British Politician

Elected to the British Parliament in 1900

First Lord of the Admiralty Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Secretary of State for War and Air

1953 Nobel Prize Winner for Literature

Soldier, Legislator, Historian Writer, Artist, Orator

Good Relationship with Franklin D. Roosevelt

Died 1965

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