Winston Churchill: He Didn’t Give Up!
During the early days of World War II, before the United States entered the war, England stood alone as the sole defender of freedom in Europe. An evil German dictator named Adolph Hitler had already conquered most of western Europe. But he still wanted to conquer Great Britain. Some leaders in Britain were in favor of giving in to Germany demands, but Churchill was determined to fight for his nation’s future.
In 1941, during a time when the future of the war was in doubt, Churchill returned to his old boarding school and gave a speech to the students. That speech became famous, and it’s now known as the “Never Give In Speech.”
In that speech, Churchill said, “Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never—in nothing great or small, large or petty—never give in except to conviction of honor and good sense.” Churchill understood the power of perseverance. You should understand it, too.
Quotes by Winston Churchill
“Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all the others.”
“Nourish your hopes but do not overlook realities.”
“What we require to do now is to stand erect and look the world in the face and do our duty without fear or favor.”
“The price of greatness is responsibility.”
“The future is in our hands. Our lives are what we choose to make them.”
“The empires of the future are the empires of the mind.”
About the United Kingdom
It’s a Fact: The official name of the United Kingdom is the “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”
It’s a Fact: The United Kingdom is comprised of 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
It’s a Fact: Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955.
It’s a Fact: The United Kingdom is a democracy (which means people can vote for various governmental officials).
It’s a Fact: The United Kingdom is also a “constitutional monarchy,” which means it has a king or queen who is a ceremonial leader but doesn’t make any laws.
It’s a Fact: Currently, the United Kingdom’s ruling monarch is Queen Elizabeth II. She’s been queen since 1952!
Fun Facts About the United Kingdom
Fun Fact: Four separate countries make up the United Kingdom. They are: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Fun Fact: Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but Ireland is not. Ireland, which is officially known as the Republic of Ireland, is a separate nation, and it’s not part of the United Kingdom.
Fun Fact: The abbreviation of the United Kingdom is UK.
Fun Fact: Soccer, rugby, cricket, boxing, and golf were all invented in the UK.
Fun Fact: The UK has produced many great writers, including William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series.
Just for fun,
Which of these countries is not part of the United Kingdom? Is it England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, or Ireland.
What's the largest city in the United Kingdom? Is it Paris, London, Berlin, or Dublin?
During which war was Winston Churchill the Prime Minster of the U.K? Was it during World War I, World War II, or the War of the Roses?
Which series did J.K. Rowling write? Was it Goosebumps, The Hardy Boys, Sherlock Holmes, or Harry Potter?
Here's a riddle for you:
Most people spell England like this: E-N-G-L-A-N-D. But can you spell it without using the letter E?
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