Winston Churchill, ”Never Give In,” October 29, 1941

2022-06-15

On October 29, 1941 the Prime Minister returned to his alma mater, Harrow School in London, founded under Queen Elizabeth I. " When Churchill visited Harrow on October 29 to hear the traditional songs again, he discovered that an additional verse had been added to one of them. It ran: "Not less we praise in darker daysThe leader of our nation,And Churchill's name shall win acclaimFrom each new generation.For you have power in danger's hourOur freedom to defend, Sir!Though long the fight we know that rightWill triumph in...

On October 29, 1941 the Prime Minister returned to his alma mater, Harrow School in London, founded under Queen Elizabeth I.

When Churchill visited Harrow on October 29 to hear the traditional songs again, he discovered that an additional verse had been added to one of them. It ran:

"Not less we praise in darker days
The leader of our nation,
And Churchill's name shall win acclaim
From each new generation.
For you have power in danger's hour
Our freedom to defend, Sir!
Though long the fight we know that right
Will triumph in the end, Sir!""

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