History
Lee Pollock is a writer, historian and public speaker on the life and times of Winston Churchill. He has served as a Trustee and Advisor to the Board and Executive Director of The International Churchill Society, founded to preserve Churchill’s legacy for future generations. Lee spearheaded the development of the National Churchill Library in Washington, D.C., the leading center for Churchill scholarship in the United States. His responsibilities also included publishing “Finest Hour — The Journal of Winston Churchill,” organizing the annual International Churchill Conference, and supporting work by leading historians. He is the author of “Action This Day: Adventures with Winston Churchill.” A native of Montreal, Canada, Lee graduated from McGill University and holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He is a Fellow of the National Churchill Museum and a Director of The Chicago Architecture Foundation. Lee is also a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed contributor on Churchill subjects.
Winston Churchill: New Perspectives on A Great Man.
Winston Churchill was one of the greatest statesmen of modern times, the roaring lion who saved freedom for Britain and the world in their darkest hour. More than 50 years after his death, his unique personality and remarkable accomplishments continue to fascinate millions in Britain, America and the world, wherever democracy and civilization are cherished. No wonder that, in a recent survey of major CEOs, Churchill topped the list of most admired leaders, both in America and globally. As one leading historian, Sir Max Hastings, has said, Churchill is “a shared British and American legend… No other in British history has matched his achievement.” Churchill’s story has been chronicled in countless articles, books and films, both during his lifetime and since. The arc of his career and its many details are familiar to knowledgeable people, but the richness and depth of his life can still surprise even the most avid student of history.
Please note that this is a Live Zoom Class and will also be available for OLLI Video On Demand.
Four Lectures
- Winston Churchill and the American Civil War - A revealing look at Winston's Churchill's little known fascination with our greatest conflict - what he learned about the Civil War and how it influenced his understanding of America and of the nature of itself.
- Churchill, God & Destiny - How Winston Churchill's sense of destiny shaped his life and paved the way to his becoming a great statesman - and how his relationship with religion expressed itself in surprising ways, from youth to old age.
- Winston's Women - The fascinating story of the remarkable women behind the scenes with Winston Churchill - from his mother the Brooklyn-born Jennie Jerome to his devoted wife Clementine, his three daughters and a host of women who impacted his life and career.
- Churchill at the Movies - How great performers from Richard Burton to Oscar winner Gary Oldman have portrayed Winston Churchill - the man brought to the screen more often than perhaps any modern statesman - and how Churchill's own fascination with film lead to friendships with Charlie Chaplin, Laurence Olivier and Alexander Korda and helped produce some of the great films of the 20th century.
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| Course # W4T1 — Last 4 Weeks
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Tuesdays, February 16, 23; March 2, 9 2021 |
| Time: | 9:30 - 11 AM |
| Fee: | $50 / member; $65 / non-member |
| Class Cancelled |
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