Winston Churchill Day is observed on April 9 of every year. Winston Churchill Day celebrates Winston Churchill on becoming an honorary citizen of the United States on April 9, 1963. Honorary citizenship is a status given by a country to a person from a foreign country to honor their accomplishments or contributions in their life, and a law will be drafted and passed based on the votes of the U.S Senate. He was a remarkable Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II and was also known for his knowledge of politics and the military. He was born in 1874 and never went to college, but educated himself with many books. He was a great writer, artist, orator and was awarded the Nobel prize for literature written by him in 1953. He was elected to the British Parliament in 1900 and later became prime minister of the United Kingdom.
“You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” – Winston Churchill
History of Winston Churchill Day
On April 9, 1963, President John F. Kennedy officially announced Winston Churchill as an honorary citizen of the United States. And Winston was declared so, by the Act of the 88th Congress. However, he was not available in person to receive the honor. This day was started to be celebrated to remember and honor him and also to show gratitude for the courageous actions he had taken in the past times. Americans had always been fond of this British leader, and he was also a firm friend of America and its people.
Other Celebrations on April 9
April 9 is also celebrated as
- National Cherish an Antique Day
- Unicorn Day
- National Name Yourself Day
- International Be Kind To Lawyers Day
How to celebrate the day
Celebrate the day by reading and learning about him, Britain’s Prime Minister during World War II. He was quite a writer, so one can spend time reading any of his books. Winston Churchill was a great orator and an inspiring idol known all over the world. This day celebrates Winston for his administration skills, leadership qualities, inspirational speeches, and courageous decisions. On this day president of the United States call the people of the country to observe the day with ceremonies and activities in memory of him. Share your Winston Churchill Day celebrations on social media by using the hashtag #WinstonChurchillDay.
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