2021 International Churchill Conference | Day One (Full)

Highlights for Day One of the conference:

- Celia Sandys (author of 'Churchill: Wanted Dead or Alive') and Candice Millard (author of 'Hero of the Empire: The Making of Winston Churchill') discuss Churchill’s escape from Boer captivity with Lord Boateng (former UK High Commissioner to South Africa and Chairman of the Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust.

- Katherine Carter (Property Curator at Chartwell), moderates a panel with Kate Ballenger (Keeper of Palace and Collections at Blenheim), Dr Rob Havers, (President/ CEO of the American Civil War Museum) and Dr Xavier Bray (Director of the Wallace Collection).

- Professor James Muller introduces and discusses his definitive edition of Churchill’s 'The River War', with contributions from Dr Piers Brendon, Brough Scott and others.

- Historian and television presenter Dan Snow, 'The History Guy' on 'Making History'

- Arnold Schwarzenegger (actor and former Governor of California) will discuss how Churchill has influenced his life.

The streamed sessions end with the presentation of the Churchill Awards, which was followed by a black-tie optional Gala Dinner for those delegates attending in person.

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Why Arnold??? I don't think Churchill would have been bullied by the green fascism. The Dog is the Best part.