Layout 8 - Winston Churchill

It’s easy to forget, in this time of daily jet travel, that
long-distance flying was once rare, cumbersome and
uncomfortable, and sometimes dangerous. Flying
transatlantic was unusual before 1940; navigation was
complex yet rudimentary, landing places limited. And
from September 1939, German forces were determined to
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Professor Sterling (chriss@gwu.edu) teaches Media Law and Policy
at The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
destroy any British aircraft or ships they came across. 1
Despite these facts, Churchill traveled farther and
more extensively than any other wartime leader. He
believed strongly in face-to-face negotiations with his overseas
counterparts and their military. As Prime Minister
from 1940 to 1945, he made at least twenty-five trips
outside Britain, some ranging over several continents and
lasting for weeks. He preferred to fly, simply to save time. 2
And Churchill by then was neither young nor, at
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