How Winston Churchill Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline
A closer look at the lasting mark left by Winston Churchill—a timeline of influence.
Winston Churchill was a prominent British statesman, military officer, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II (1940-1945) and again from 1951-1955. He was a Member of Parliament for 62 years, representing five constituencies. Ideologically aligned with economic liberalism and imperialism, he led the Conservative Party from 1940 to 1955, having previously been a member of the Liberal Party from 1904 to 1924. His leadership during WWII cemented his place as one of the most important figures in British history.
1930: Advocacy for a "United States of Europe"
In 1930, Churchill was an early proponent of pan-Europeanism, calling for a "United States of Europe" in an article.
1945: Founding of the UN
In 1945, the UN was founded based on the Declaration by United Nations.
1949: Support for the Creation of the Council of Europe
In 1949, Churchill supported the creation of the Council of Europe.
1951: Support for the European Coal and Steel Community
In 1951, Churchill supported the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community, with the stipulation that Britain should not join any federal grouping.
1956: Winston Churchill Range Renamed
In 1956, the mountain range northwest of Lake Louise in Alberta was renamed the Winston Churchill Range in honour of Winston Churchill.
January 1965: Death of Winston Churchill
In January 1965, Winston Churchill passed away, marking the end of a prominent figure in British history.
1965: Death and State Funeral
In 1965, Churchill died and was given a state funeral.
1972: Young Winston Film Release
In 1972, the biographical film Young Winston, directed by Richard Attenborough and featuring Simon Ward, was released.
1973: Unveiling of Statue in Parliament Square
In 1973, Churchill's statue in Parliament Square was unveiled by his widow, Clementine.
1981: Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
In 1981, Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years was released, starring Robert Hardy.
1999: USS Winston S. Churchill Named
In 1999, the United States Navy honoured Winston Churchill by naming an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer the USS Winston S. Churchill.
2002: The Gathering Storm Film Release
In 2002, the movie The Gathering Storm starring Albert Finney as Churchill, was released.
2002: Greatest Briton BBC Poll
In a 2002 BBC poll, Churchill was voted the greatest-ever Briton, with Isambard Kingdom Brunel as his nearest rival.
2009: Into the Storm Film Release
The film Into the Storm, starring Brendan Gleeson as Churchill, was released in 2009.
2010: Independent Commission on Dresden Death Toll
In 2010, an independent commission confirmed the death toll of the February 1945 bombing of Dresden to be approximately 24,000.
2016: The Crown Premiere
John Lithgow played Churchill in The Crown starting in 2016.
2017: Darkest Hour Film Release
In 2017, the film Darkest Hour was released, starring Gary Oldman as Churchill.
2019: The Crown Season End
John Lithgow's role as Churchill in The Crown ended in 2019.
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