(One of a series of weekday posts on the life of Winston S. Churchill.)
On April 9, 1963 Churchill, then eighty-nine, was made an honorary citizen of the United States of America. The award was presented by President John F. Kennedy at a White House ceremony.
Churchill was unable to attend because of health but he watch the ceremony from via what was in those days an unusual means: a live satellite feed.
Churchill was represented at the ceremony be his son, Randolph, and his grandson who bears his name.
This link will take you to a page at the Churchill Centre where you can read the grant of citizenship, President Kennedy's remarks, and a response by Churchill which Randolph read.
Together, the three documents remind us of what is best in humanity and the English speaking nations.
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
The Churchill Series - Arp 12, 2006
Posted by JWM at 11:50 PM
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