Sir Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who led the country to victory during World War II. Known for his stirring oratory and refusal to surrender to Nazi Germany even during the darkest days of the Blitz, Churchill became a symbol of British resilience. After the war, in 1946, he delivered his famous 'Sinews of Peace' speech in Fulton, Missouri, where he warned that 'an iron curtain has descended across the Continent,' referring to the rising influence of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe. This speech is often cited as the beginning of the Cold War. Beyond politics, Churchill was a prolific writer and historian, winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953. His leadership style, often described as 'bulldog-like,' and his strategic vision made him one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.