Churchill's Legacy: Two Speeches to Save the World
by Alan Watson
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Pub Date 13 Jul 2016 | Archive Date 31 Aug 2016
Description
Churchill’s part in restoring postwar European unity through two key speeches in 1946 at Fulton, Missouri and Zurich.
Published to mark their 70th Anniversary, Churchill's Legacy, Two Speeches to Save the World describes how Winston Churchill wielded his influence in postwar politics to enable the restoration of Europe through two key speeches in 1946. Having first helped bring victory to the Allies in 1945, Churchill went on to preserve the freedom of the world by gaining the support of the United States in the restoration of Europe.
In Fulton Missouri, Churchill alerted America to the reality of 'Uncle Joe'— a tyrant determined to dominate Europe at any cost. Churchill called for an Anglo-American alliance based on their shared values and the deterrent of America's possession of the atomic bomb. Churchill also urged the Americans to recognize the debt to Britain for opposing Hitler in 1940. In doing so, he contributed to the US thinking behind the Marshall Plan.
In Zurich, Churchill boldly proposed a partnership between France and Germany: a United States of Europe. The hatred stirred up by the war had to be replaced by partnership for Europe to recover its economic vitality and regain its moral stature. Together, the Anglo-American Alliance and a United States of Europe led by France and Germany would have the power to 'smite the crocodile' of Soviet ambition.
The daring of Churchill's imagination and the scale of his architecture for a new Western Alliance was extraordinary. At the time, not many recognized the symmetry of what was proposed. At Churchill's funeral in 1965, commentators bemoaned the end of an era. In truth, Churchill was the catalyst of a new era—one built upon effective defense, economic revival, and European unity. They are even more relevant today as a means of giving historical perspective on Brexit.
His speeches have been added to UNESCO's International Memory of the World Register, alongside The Magna Carta, The Diaries of Anne Frank, and the Bayeux Tapestry.
Lord Alan Watson is an award winning BBC broadcaster, author, High Steward of Cambridge University, former President of the Liberal Party, public relations consultant and Peer. An accomplished public speaker, presenter, campaigner and consultant, his fascination with Churchill has been lifelong. His enthusiasm for Britain at the interface of Churchill’s three circles – Europe, America, and the English-speaking world – remains unmatched.
Published to mark their 70th Anniversary, Churchill's Legacy, Two Speeches to Save the World describes how Winston Churchill wielded his influence in postwar politics to enable the restoration of Europe through two key speeches in 1946. Having first helped bring victory to the Allies in 1945, Churchill went on to preserve the freedom of the world by gaining the support of the United States in the restoration of Europe.
In Fulton Missouri, Churchill alerted America to the reality of 'Uncle Joe'— a tyrant determined to dominate Europe at any cost. Churchill called for an Anglo-American alliance based on their shared values and the deterrent of America's possession of the atomic bomb. Churchill also urged the Americans to recognize the debt to Britain for opposing Hitler in 1940. In doing so, he contributed to the US thinking behind the Marshall Plan.
In Zurich, Churchill boldly proposed a partnership between France and Germany: a United States of Europe. The hatred stirred up by the war had to be replaced by partnership for Europe to recover its economic vitality and regain its moral stature. Together, the Anglo-American Alliance and a United States of Europe led by France and Germany would have the power to 'smite the crocodile' of Soviet ambition.
The daring of Churchill's imagination and the scale of his architecture for a new Western Alliance was extraordinary. At the time, not many recognized the symmetry of what was proposed. At Churchill's funeral in 1965, commentators bemoaned the end of an era. In truth, Churchill was the catalyst of a new era—one built upon effective defense, economic revival, and European unity. They are even more relevant today as a means of giving historical perspective on Brexit.
His speeches have been added to UNESCO's International Memory of the World Register, alongside The Magna Carta, The Diaries of Anne Frank, and the Bayeux Tapestry.
Lord Alan Watson is an award winning BBC broadcaster, author, High Steward of Cambridge University, former President of the Liberal Party, public relations consultant and Peer. An accomplished public speaker, presenter, campaigner and consultant, his fascination with Churchill has been lifelong. His enthusiasm for Britain at the interface of Churchill’s three circles – Europe, America, and the English-speaking world – remains unmatched.
A Note From the Publisher
Includes an introduction by Randolph Churchill, Winston Churchill's great grandson, and input from the Churchill Archives, this is an authorised Churchill history.
2016 marks the 70th anniversary of these two historic speeches in Fulton and Zurich, now part of UNESCO's International Memory of the World Register.
Includes the full text of the speeches themselves as well as photographs from each event.
2016 marks the 70th anniversary of these two historic speeches in Fulton and Zurich, now part of UNESCO's International Memory of the World Register.
Includes the full text of the speeches themselves as well as photographs from each event.
Advance Praise
'A fine and insightful tribute to my great-grandfather’s political instincts and his courageous approach to difficult international matters' – Randolph Churchill
'Although they were attacked and denounced at the time, Winston Churchill’s two great speeches of 1946 – delivered 4,700 miles away from each other – created the political architecture for the whole postwar period. To a very great degree, the geostrategic world we inhabit today sprung from the words Churchill spoke at Fulton, Missouri and Zurich, Switzerland. Alan Watson’s scholarly, well-written and penetrating analysis shows how that came about' – Andrew Roberts
'It is to the great merit of Lord Watson that in Churchill’s Legacy he has convincingly argued that the free World as a whole owes a great debt of gratitude to these two seminal speeches in 1946, delivered by an indefatigable promoter of man’s inalienable right to freedom from tyranny and war' – Thomas Kielinger
'Although they were attacked and denounced at the time, Winston Churchill’s two great speeches of 1946 – delivered 4,700 miles away from each other – created the political architecture for the whole postwar period. To a very great degree, the geostrategic world we inhabit today sprung from the words Churchill spoke at Fulton, Missouri and Zurich, Switzerland. Alan Watson’s scholarly, well-written and penetrating analysis shows how that came about' – Andrew Roberts
'It is to the great merit of Lord Watson that in Churchill’s Legacy he has convincingly argued that the free World as a whole owes a great debt of gratitude to these two seminal speeches in 1946, delivered by an indefatigable promoter of man’s inalienable right to freedom from tyranny and war' – Thomas Kielinger
Marketing Plan
On 19 September 2016, on the 70th anniversary of Churchill speaking at the University of Zurich, Lord Alan Watson will be speaking there to commemorate the importance of Churchill’s rallying cry for a United States of Europe
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781408880234 |
| PRICE | £9.99 (GBP) |
