Winston Churchill in Manhattan, March 25, 1949
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-25-2023
Department 1
History
Abstract
Churchill made his sixth peacetime visit to the United States in March 1949. It was meant in part to be an opportunity for relaxing and sightseeing with his wife, Clementine, and daughter Mary. The Churchill party was rounded out by Mary’s husband Christopher Soames, two secretaries, a detective, and a valet. Churchill’s finances were, according to his leading biographer, Martin Gilbert finally “in order,” and he was able to devote attention to the Cold War and the prospects of peace. [excerpt]
Recommended Citation
Birkner, Michael J. “Winston Churchill in Manhattan, March 25, 1949.” Finest Hour Extras. International Churchill Society, February 25, 2023. https://winstonchurchill.org/publications/finest-hour-extras/churchill-in-manhattan-1949/.
Comments
An abbreviated version of this piece was also included in the March 2023 Churchill Bulletin.