FAQ About Winston Churchill

After World War II, Churchill continued to play an important role in global politics. He became leader of the opposition when his party lost the 1945 elections. He was re-elected as Prime Minister in 1951, during which he sought to maintain Britain's international influence amidst the pressures of decolonization and the Cold War. He also delivered the "Iron Curtain" speech, which became a defining commentary on post-war Europe.