Sir Winston Chruchil: The most Influential Man in 20th Century

Throughout history, the world has experienced individuals who have captivated, motivated and influenced the outcomes of tomorrow. Each era has marveled over those who lived to influence. From Saint Peter, one of the most influential disciples of Jesus. and the initial Leader and Pope of the Catholic Church to Alexander III of Macedon also known as ‘Alexander the Great’. In more recent years, the world was graced with the presence of the likes of Elizabeth I Queen of England, who reigned for over 44 years to finally to Queen Elizabeth ‘the Queen Mother’, whom Adolf Hitler dubbed ‘the most dangerous woman in Europe during the second World War. However, there is one individual who stands out as the most influential individual during the first half of the 20th century (1900-1945), The Right Honourable Sir. Winston Churchill. Through the relationships he created with world leaders, his ability to unite nations, and his political span, Sir Winston Churchill is the definite influential individual of the first half of the 20th Century.

During his initial years as Prime Minister of England, Winston Churchill was able to create important and decisive relationships with 2 of the other 3 most powerful nations in the world, the United States of America and the Soviet Union. When Sir. Winston Churchill was elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; he entered at a time where his movements and choices would be watched closely by not only the British people but the entire world. As Churchill entered power he would create one of the strongest relationship in history between the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Churchill counter part at the time in the United States was President Franklin D. Roosevelt who was already 7 years...

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