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Details for Winston Churchill


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Episode NameEpisode #Air DateNotes
Winston Churchill1938-10-1611:00 P.M. (London time). An address by the former First Lord of the Admiralty to the people of the United States. "Have we gained peace and security by the Czech republic? The country has been devoured, it is now being digested." Churchill replies to Hitler's comments made at Saarbrucken. He compares the Nazis and the Communists. "Europe lies abashed." Organ fill to time.
Winston Churchill1939-10-01The First Lord Of The Admiralty speaks about "The First Month Of The War."
Winston Churchill1939-12-18Mr. Churchill comments on the scuttling of the Graf Spee. The first 15:08 of the program only.
Winston Churchill1940-01-27In the midst of a war speech at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, a loud heckler interrupts Mr. Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), then a small riot breaks out.
Winston Churchill1940-03-30The First Lord of the Admiralty speaks about the progress of the war. Immense progress has been made." Will the war be short or long? What are Briatin and France fighting for? If we left off, you would soon find out." "Alls quiet on the Western Front." The broadcast was route from Britain through Argentina due to poor atmospherics.
Winston Churchill1940-05-19An address to the British people. "Conquer we must, conquer we shall!"
Winston Churchill1940-06-18A report on the progress of the war after the fall of France and Dunkirk. An excellent, stirring, wartime speech ("This was their finest hour!") Possibly dated June 28, 1940.
Winston Churchill1940-07-14A speech in honor of Bastille Day, on the subject of, "France." As Hitler plans to attack England, Churchill says, "We will await undismayed the impending blow. We shall defend every village, every town, every city."
Winston Churchill1940-09-11Churchill reports that a German invasion of Great Britain is imminent.
Winston Churchill1940-10-21The broadcast is preceded by five minutes of Press Association News. German bombers are attacking London, there have been RAF counterattacks. Mr. Churchill appeals to the French to aid Britain. He says, "Hitler can't destroy us. We will destroy him." "We ask you, if you can't help us, do not hinder us." He refers to Hitler as a "monstrous abortion of hatred and defeat." A summary of Churchill's remarks by Elmer Davis follows.
Winston Churchill1940-12-23Churchill delivers a message to the Italian people after the Italian government declared war on England. See cat. #83048 for CBS coverage of this speech.
Winston Churchill1940-12-23Churchill delivers a message to the Italian people after the Italian government decalred war on England. See cat. #9071 for Mutual net coverage of this broadcast.
Winston Churchill1941-02-09Churchill gloats over the losses of the Italians and has a few unkind words for Mr. Hitler. The stirring, "sail on o ship of state" speech. He says, "Give us the tools and we will finish the job."
Winston Churchill1941-04-27A report on wartime conditions.
Winston Churchill1941-05-03Mr. Churchill speaks on the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Polish constitution.
Winston Churchill1941-06-22Hitler has just attacked Russia, Churchill promises to aid the Soviets. He refers to Hitler as a "bloodthirsty guttersnipe." "We shall fight him on the land, sea, air." See cat. #82453 for CBS coverage and commentary.
Winston Churchill1941-06-22Hitler has just attacked Russia. Churchill promises to aid the Soviets. He refers to Hitler as a "bloodthirsty guttersnipe." "We shall fight them on the land, sea, air." Elmer Davis comments after the speech. Edward R. Murrow comments from London. See cat. #9075.
Winston Churchill1941-07-14A speech before the London County Council, dealing with wartime conditions in Britain.
Winston Churchill1941-08-24Churchill speaks from London after a secret meeting with Roosevelt "somewhere in the Atlantic."
Winston Churchill1941-12-08British reaction to the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor.
Winston Churchill1941-12-26An address to a joint session of Congress. In effect Churchill welcomes America into the war. The speech is complete, the program is not.
Winston Churchill1941-12-30The broadcast originates from Ottawa. An address to the Canadian Parliament. A stirring war speech, referring to "England's neck, wrung like a chicken!"
Winston Churchill1942-02-15A speech about the progress of the war. Singapore and Malaysia have fallen.
Winston Churchill1942-05-10Mr. Churchill speaks from London on his second anniversary as Prime Minister. A look backwards at what was accomplished, where we now stand, and a look to the future. The address is complete, the Mutual sign off has been partially deleted.
Winston Churchill1942-10-12A speech by Mr. Churchill at the (Edinburgh) Lord Mayor's luncheon. The first few minutes of the address are missing.
Winston Churchill1942-11-29Mr. Churchill congratulates those responsible for the North African victories at El Alamein. Mussolini alone is responsible for Italy's coming defeat. An analysis of the European situation.
Winston Churchill1943-02-23The First Lord Of The Admiralty toasts the men of the ships that sunk the Graf Spee.
Winston Churchill1943-03-21The Prime Minister, speaking from London, says "The war will not soon be over. We will beat Hitler into death, dust and ashes." He proposes a "four year plan." He advocates "cradle to grave" compulsory national insurance. A national health service must be established. He urges British mothers to have larger families. "Let us get back to our job." Morgan Beatty compares Churchill's address with that of Adolf Hitler, which was also broadcast this day. Mr. Churchill's speech is complete, Mr. Beatty's commentary is not.
Winston Churchill1943-05-13Churchill speaks from the White House. An address in praise of the British Home Guard on its third anniversary. "The danger of invasion will never pass away" while Hitler is in power. The recording includes the start of "The Morton Downey Program."
Winston Churchill1943-05-19A stirring war progress report. An address to a joint session of Congress. See cat. #6428 for CBS coverage of this speech.
Winston Churchill1943-05-19Mr. Winston addresses a joint session of Congress about the progress of war. See cat. #9084 for Mutual net coverage of this speech.
Winston Churchill1943-08-31A speech from "The Citadel" in Quebec, after the Quebec Conference with Roosevelt.
Winston Churchill1943-09-06Mr. Churchill receives an honorary degree from Harvard. He speaks on the common unity of the two Allied countries.
Winston Churchill1944-03-26A report to the Empire about "home conditions during the war." Part of the New York Philharmonic broadcast has been pre-empted.
Winston Churchill1945-05-13Churchill reviews the trials and triumphs and the recently ended war in Europe.
Winston Churchill1946-01-14Coverage as Churchill arrives on the Queen Elizabeth, makes a statement for the newsreels, and answers questions from reporters.
Winston Churchill1946-02-2611:15 A.M. The broadcast originates from Miami. Guy Snavely introduces the President of the University of Miami, Pullman Asch, who introduces Mr. Churchill. Churchill speaks about education during his first radio address during his current visit to the United States.
Winston Churchill1946-03-05The famous speech from Fulton, Missouri, in which Churchill uses the term, "Iron Curtain."
Winston Churchill1946-03-15The broadcast originates from the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Astor, New York City.
Winston Churchill1946-03-15The broadcast originates from the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria, New York City. A dinner in honor of Mr. Churchill. See cat. #9090 for Mutual net coverage, see cat. #104336 for WNYC, New York City coverage of this event.
Winston Churchill1946-03-15The broadcast originates from the Council Chamber of City Hall. A reception for Mr. Churchill. Mayor O'Dwyer presents a scroll.
Winston Churchill1946-03-1510:30 P.M. The program originates from the Grand Ballroom of The Waldorf Astoria, New York City. Governor Dewey (New York) speaks, then Churchill speaks at the dinner in his honor.
Winston Churchill1946-05-07The "Freedom Of The City Of Westminster" is given to Churchill. The recording contains his acceptance of the honor and some of his speech.
Winston Churchill1946-09-17A postwar address at the University of Zurich. Churchill uses the phrase, "Europe arise!"
Winston Churchill1947-08-16"Party Political Broadcast #3."
Winston Churchill1947-10-11A speech to the Al Smith Memorial Dinner. Mr. Churchill speaks from London.
Winston Churchill1949-03-31Robert Trout and then Morgan Beatty introduce Bernard Baruch, who introduces Sir Winston Churchill, who speaks on the "Social Implications Of Scientific Progress."
Winston Churchill1951-10-08The start of the program is upcut. The broadcast sounds like a campaign speech.
Winston Churchill1951-11-09An address given by Mr. Churchill at a dinner in his honor, given by The Lord Mayor of London, at the Guild Hall. The final 14:13 of NBC coverage of the event.
Winston Churchill1952-01-17An address to a joint session of Congress. Mr. Churchill asks for aid from America, done with good humor.
Winston Churchill1952-02-07A eulogy for King George VI.
Winston Churchill1953-03-24Sir Winston receives the Benjamin Franklin Medal from the city of Philadelphia in 1956. The occasion is the two-hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Franklin's birth. Also, Mr. Churchill comments on the death of Queen Mary on March 24, 1953.
Winston Churchill1953-03-25A eulogy at the death of Queen Mary.
Winston ChurchillAn address to the Conservative Member's Committee on Foreign Affairs. The speech is noted for, "The Loaded Pause."
Winston ChurchillThere is no date on the disc, but the speech may be from his 1949 M.I.T. speech, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Winston ChurchillA compilation of his famous phrases from many of his speeches.
Winston ChurchillMr. Churchill had just been given the freedom of the Borough of Edinborough. The last thirteen minutes of the broadcast only.
Winston ChurchillThree speeches.