Churchill Fellows Weekend 2024

Join us March 22-23 for Churchill Fellows Weekend 2024 when Admiral James Stavridis (USN, Ret.) will deliver the Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture. This year's event is part of Churchill 2024, a global commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Winston Churchill's birth.

In 1946, Winston Churchill created a blueprint for national and international security in his "The Sinews of Peace" or 'iron curtain' speech at Westminster College. The foundations of U.S. national security policies and institutions, as well as diplomatic norms, were informed and inspired by Churchill's words—words that helped to wage and win the Cold War.

But what of today?

In an age when communication is instantaneous, diffused, and received with diminished discernment, how secure is the safety and welcome of those who value freedom and democracy? The stakes are high as disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, terrorism, and armed conflict in Ukraine and Gaza pose new and grave threats.

The Association of Churchill Fellows at Westminster College invites you to join us at America's National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri, as Fellows, veterans, and other distinguished experts examine the military, legal, and economic challenges of security in today's complex world.

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Upcoming Events

March 22-23: Churchill Fellows Weekend 2024

April 9 National Winston Churchill Day--English-Speaking Union Happy Hour (Virtual) with Timothy Riley, Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator

April 30: "The Over-Use of Dramatic Political Terms: Causes & Downsides" talk by Dr. Kurt Weyland, Mike Hogg Professor in Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin (at Westminster College)

About Kemper Lecturer Admiral Stavridis

Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) spent more than thirty years in the US Navy, rising to the rank of four-star admiral. He was Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and previously commanded US Southern Command, overseeing military operations through Latin America.

At sea, he commanded a Navy destroyer, a destroyer squadron, and an aircraft carrier battle group in combat. He holds a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he recently served five years as dean. He received fifty medals in the course of his military career, including twenty-eight from foreign nations.

He has published twelve books and is chief international analyst for NBC News and a Bloomberg Opinion weekly columnist. He is currently partner and vice chair, global affairs of the Carlyle Group and the chair of the board of the Rockefeller Foundation.

Churchill 2024

To honor and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Winston Churchill, the Museum has joined the Churchill Alliance, an international coalition dedicated to commemorating the life and enduring legacy of Winston Churchill.

Programs, exhibitions, events and activities will take place around the globe. New programs are continually added, so be sure to check the Churchill 2024 web site often to find an event near you!

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Nearly six decades after his death, Winston Churchill remains one of the most quoted—and misquoted—leaders of our time.

This informative and entertaining book edited by Churchill Fellow Richard J. Mahoney, with assistance from Audrey Mahoney, is a must-have for all who wish to learn from the wisdom and wit of the British Bulldog.

All quotes have been verified, authenticated, and cited making this book an invaluable resource for every Churchill bookshelf.

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#GiveDay Feb 29

On this 2024 leap day, we invite you to take a "leap" for America's National Churchill Museum at Westminster College and make a gift to the Churchill Fund, Wheels on the Bus Field Trip Fund, Church of St. Mary Preservation Fund during the 29-hour online giving day marathon.

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