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Winston Churchill

A former army officer, war reporter, and British Prime Minister who advocated for a United States of Europe.

United States of Europe

A concept proposed by Churchill aimed at uniting European nations to ensure peace after World War II.

Iron Curtain

A term coined by Churchill in his speech in Fulton, Missouri, referring to the division between Western powers and the Soviet bloc.

Council of Europe

An organization founded in 1949 to promote democracy and human rights in Europe, inspired by Churchill's advocacy for European integration.

Wilderness Years

A period in Churchill's life during which he became estranged from the Conservative Party and focused on writing.

Second World War

A global conflict from 1939 to 1945 which Churchill led Great Britain through as Prime Minister.

European Court of Human Rights

An international court established in 1959 aimed at protecting human rights in Europe, inspired by Churchill's earlier advocacy.

Speech to the academic youth

A famous address delivered by Churchill in 1946 at the University of Zurich advocating for a united Europe.

Messina Conference

A gathering in 1955 that furthered European integration, following Churchill's earlier calls for unity.

Nobel Prize for Literature

An award given to Winston Churchill in 1953 for his writings and historical analysis.