@Aqua Fyre , If not for modern refrigeration you guys would be eating your steaks in the form of dried beef jerky only!I Anyway, shouldn't you be eating mutton chops instead?🤔
Churchill is in my top 4 world leaders throughout history. I love his personality and his drive to defend his nation no matter the cost. Thanks for sharing this video and Merry Christmas to you.
Please, we must remember that both Churchill and Roosevelt were humans such as you and I. We were lucky to have them where they were when they were, but remember that they had their flaws and foibles like everybody else. If we turn them into saints, how will we really understand them, or learn what mistakes of theirs we need to avoid?
@@georgettewolf6743 you are correct, everyone has their flaws. Sometimes it is one's flaws that make them interesting. Certainly no sainthood /worship here. I just find him very intriguing.
@Blckdog Excavator I think one of the many elements I love about Churchill is how as a youth and young man he was an underachiever. Then grew into one of the greatest men of the 20th century.
Most definitely "history worth remembering," thank you for sharing the story; it was not one I had heard before. Merry Christmas to all and many thanks to THG crew!
Except "Facism" (the Germans under Hitler, were National Socialists by the way, a very different animal) in modern parlance, has come to mean anyone who disagrees with leftist, liberal thinking.
There is no substantive evidence that Churchill made this remark. The saying is listed in the comprehensive quotation collection “Churchill by Himself” in a special appendix called “Red Herrings: False Attributions”.
Churchill said in his speech to Parliament after news of Pearl Harbor reached London that there was no need to debate whether to support the US in the Pacific (something he had actually pledged to FDR before the attack) since the Japanese High Command had in fact declared war on Britain simultaneously, meaning they needed to act as quickly as possible to protect their own interests. IIRC Singapore and others were already under vicious attack by that time.
@@thunderbird1921 There were various targets hit almost simultaneously with pearl throughout the South Pacific. Dont recall which off the top of my head but Singapore was probably one of them.
Given the current War in Europe, messages from the past can remind us what really matters for future. Your video really does this. Thank you! Merry Christmas 🎄
Stepping from the tub, a VERY naked Churchill was standing in his bed room, when FDR rolled in without knocking(as was the congenial atmosphere then between them). WC stood there in his splendor and said,"So you see now Mr President, I have nothing to hide." Churchill was a great man and THE man for the hour of need, Britain found itself in. Always wished for a cool uncle like him. But then again, he WAS everyone's uncle Winston. Merry Christmas to all. Thank you History Guy.
There's a story where Churchill was staying at the White House whilst on a visit or a book tour. He liked to sleep naked, and one night, he was awoken by something or needed to do something. And in his confusion, stepped outside of his room, giving his American protective guards something that they'd never see in a lifetime of guarding a guest.
I thought I remembered this anecdote about Churchill. I understand Eleanor almost blew a gasket when she found out and Franklin got the sharp edge of her tongue about it.
Another anecdote (true or not) was when Churchill offended on officials wife. And she said "If you were my husband I would put poison in your tea!" To which Churchill responded, "And if you were my wife I would gladly drink that tea!"
Thank you for describing this fateful meeting. It is not often we get to see the wheels of war actually turning between two allied nations I think. What a fateful time it was. Your telling of this episode at such a time reminds us that 'the price of freedom is eternal vigilance'. Nonetheless, as Christmas comes into view, may I wish you a very happy Christmas and all the very best for the New Year of 2024. Love from the UK
It amazes me how your speech pattern is done so well that my mind doesn't wander as you hit me with fascinating facts from the past. Other people who have history channels lose my attention so often that I no longer watch them
Oh My! this is a wonderful presentation of a "moment" in history long forgotten; yet, wholly important to life as we know it today. I commend your research and perspective that represents both the meat (the cheers of Congress thrusting the opinion of the war to relevant to the United States and a worthy undertaking) and the fat (the revealing of Churchill's lavish eccentricity). This presentation ranks at the top of my favorites of all your videos. Thank you!
May you snd your family have a joyously Happy, Healthy and Merry Christmas. Be safe. Be well. Stay warm. And thank you for the gift of your videos all year long.
Is there a subtle warning in The History Guy's Christmas message that though the current times seem dark, there was a much darker time 81 years ago? Yet the world survived, so there is hope for our future as well. Merry Christmas to all and pray for a better tomorrow.
No matter when you live, there are always a dark time ahead. The best we can do is live our lives to the fullest and enjoy the company of our fellows. Merry Christmas to all and wishing a brighter future to our young.
I absolutely love hearing a great communicator! Churchills’s Christmas message was bang on when he included the future of the children being protected so that they could have their inheritance and live in free countries. It was very moving- as was every speech I’ve heard from him!
As one history lover to another I've read the book that you spoke of regarding Roosevelt and Eleanor and also I've learned a great deal from your video. Thank you so much for recording it and giving me some real human inside into the men and women who fought the war that I wouldn't know about for at least another 15 years. I already known about most of it because I was the youngest of my family and my mother worked in a war flat during war. She never failed to tell me about the war when she felt it was time for me to know nor did she turn away from any of my questions, given that many of my relatives were also German and from Europe.
Stories like this one are the reason I have the channel bookmarked (and subscribed of course). Not only do I love history as much as you do, but World War 2 history has been fascinating me since 25 years after the end of said war. Thank you for what you do. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Lance! 🎄
Thank you for another fantastic presentation. My Grandparents and parents have always confirmed the fact that FDR's disability was virtually hidden from the American public
My mother told me that when she was growing up during the Depression her parents and almost everyone in her working class neighborhood had a picture of FDR in their home.
Merry Christmas! May we remember the true meaning of it! Also Thank You to our military for sacrifices made. May God bless you this season and throughout the year. Thank you History Guy!
every husband ever;
Roosevelt: "I forgot to mention that a buddy of mine is coming for dinner."
Merry Christmas History Guy and to your family too!
Same here.
Merry Christmas from a very cold Ft Worth TX to everyone watching.
@Aqua Fyre It was 11° Fahrenheit when I left for work this morning...
@Aqua Fyre , If not for modern refrigeration you guys would be eating your steaks in the form of dried beef jerky only!I Anyway, shouldn't you be eating mutton chops instead?🤔
@@RetiredSailor60 -3° including wind factor
Nothing like a "History Guy" Christmas gift! Many thanks!
Churchill is in my top 4 world leaders throughout history. I love his personality and his drive to defend his nation no matter the cost.
Thanks for sharing this video and Merry Christmas to you.
Please, we must remember that both Churchill and Roosevelt were humans such as you and I. We were lucky to have them where they were when they were, but remember that they had their flaws and foibles like everybody else. If we turn them into saints, how will we really understand them, or learn what mistakes of theirs we need to avoid?
@@georgettewolf6743 you are correct, everyone has their flaws. Sometimes it is one's flaws that make them interesting. Certainly no sainthood /worship here. I just find him very intriguing.
@@georgettewolf6743 I would never mistake those 2 men for saints, but...the analogy is that we wish we had men of their ABILITIES in power today.
Donald John Trump and Winston Churchill are tied for first for me.
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@Blckdog Excavator I think one of the many elements I love about Churchill is how as a youth and young man he was an underachiever. Then grew into one of the greatest men of the 20th century.
Most definitely "history worth remembering," thank you for sharing the story; it was not one I had heard before. Merry Christmas to all and many thanks to THG crew!
Merry Christmas everyone and especially THG!
Merry Christmas everyone 🌲
All to fight fascism. More Americans need to learn and remember this lesson !
Except "Facism" (the Germans under Hitler, were National Socialists by the way, a very different animal) in modern parlance, has come to mean anyone who disagrees with leftist, liberal thinking.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
There is no substantive evidence that Churchill made this remark. The saying is listed in the comprehensive quotation collection “Churchill by Himself” in a special appendix called “Red Herrings: False Attributions”.
My grand daddy heard him say it. Good enough for me.
I am so glad you did this episode thank you Merry Christmas.
This was a fantastic THG Christmas show!
I appreciate this remembrance. My father fought in the Pacific during WW11. He passed 2 years ago. He was my hero. ❤️🇺🇸
Merry Christmas from me and mine to you and yours. ⛪️ 🎅 🎄
Same to you!
Merry Christmas from Brooklyn. Thanks for making the last year so entertaining and educational 💚❤️💚❤️
Britain actually declared war on Japan before the Americans did. Churchill was told to wait but Churchill does what Churchill does.
Churchill said in his speech to Parliament after news of Pearl Harbor reached London that there was no need to debate whether to support the US in the Pacific (something he had actually pledged to FDR before the attack) since the Japanese High Command had in fact declared war on Britain simultaneously, meaning they needed to act as quickly as possible to protect their own interests. IIRC Singapore and others were already under vicious attack by that time.
He was told "My God, you can't declare war on a radio announcement!"
@@thunderbird1921 There were various targets hit almost simultaneously with pearl throughout the South Pacific. Dont recall which off the top of my head but Singapore was probably one of them.
of course WC delcared war on Japan WC is a drunken warmonger
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Awesome
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and a Happy New Year.
Thank you
An episode dedicated to Mothersill's Seasick Remedy would also be interesting.
Merry Christmas to the History Family and all the best for 2023.
Having never heard of that remedy myself until this video, I wholeheartedly agree!
Given the current War in Europe, messages from the past can remind us what really matters for future. Your video really does this. Thank you! Merry Christmas 🎄
Excellent episode as always, many thanks
Stepping from the tub, a VERY naked
Churchill was standing in his bed room, when FDR rolled in without knocking(as was the congenial atmosphere then between them).
WC stood there in his splendor and said,"So you see now Mr President, I have nothing to hide."
Churchill was a great man and THE man for the hour of need, Britain found itself in. Always wished for a cool uncle like him. But then again, he WAS everyone's uncle Winston.
Merry Christmas to all. Thank you
History Guy.
Another great video thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you for bringing history to life. Merry Christmas 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
A wonderful episode. Very interesting.
Merry Christmas 🎅⛄🎄😇
There's a story where Churchill was staying at the White House whilst on a visit or a book tour.
He liked to sleep naked, and one night, he was awoken by something or needed to do something.
And in his confusion, stepped outside of his room, giving his American protective guards something that they'd never see in a lifetime of guarding a guest.
I thought I remembered this anecdote about Churchill. I understand Eleanor almost blew a gasket when she found out and Franklin got the sharp edge of her tongue about it.
He was probably playing with his self all night nothing but a tosser him and Bomber Harris or should I say bumer Harris.
It was a ghost. He saw Abe Lincoln. I
@@MagdaleneDivine He was pissed.
Another anecdote (true or not) was when Churchill offended on officials wife. And she said "If you were my husband I would put poison in your tea!" To which Churchill responded, "And if you were my wife I would gladly drink that tea!"
You are one of my favorite teachers. Its very important to visit this era in history.
Thank you for describing this fateful meeting. It is not often we get to see the wheels of war actually turning between two allied nations I think. What a fateful time it was. Your telling of this episode at such a time reminds us that 'the price of freedom is eternal vigilance'.
Nonetheless, as Christmas comes into view, may I wish you a very happy Christmas and all the very best for the New Year of 2024. Love from the UK
Merry Christmas, And thanks so very, very much THG.
Thanks!
Thank you!
Merry Xmas from UK
DId anyone notice how speeches back then where so much more meaningful and truthful then today?
It amazes me how your speech pattern is done so well that my mind doesn't wander as you hit me with fascinating facts from the past. Other people who have history channels lose my attention so often that I no longer watch them
Happy Christmas, dear History Guy,
Thank you for this film from a modest Englishman, who is half Norwegian..
Best wishes from George
Oh My! this is a wonderful presentation of a "moment" in history long forgotten; yet, wholly important to life as we know it today. I commend your research and perspective that represents both the meat (the cheers of Congress thrusting the opinion of the war to relevant to the United States and a worthy undertaking) and the fat (the revealing of Churchill's lavish eccentricity). This presentation ranks at the top of my favorites of all your videos. Thank you!
What a wonderful Christmas treat.
Prayers for a blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Absolutely terrific. Thanks.
May you snd your family have a joyously Happy, Healthy and Merry Christmas. Be safe. Be well. Stay warm. And thank you for the gift of your videos all year long.
Just an excellent video. Thank you.
Love your channel and Merry Christmas to you, your family and everyone else involved... cheers.
Is there a subtle warning in The History Guy's Christmas message that though the current times seem dark, there was a much darker time 81 years ago? Yet the world survived, so there is hope for our future as well. Merry Christmas to all and pray for a better tomorrow.
No matter when you live, there are always a dark time ahead. The best we can do is live our lives to the fullest and enjoy the company of our fellows. Merry Christmas to all and wishing a brighter future to our young.
Great video, I keep learning something new, about these two great men. Without them, one can only imagine, what the world would be like.
Gratified and impressed that you have changed your pronunciation of FDR's last name. You are a true class act.
thanks
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
To all...
All of you have a safe and happy 2023. Thank you for the history that deserves to be remembered.
This couldn’t have dropped at a better time, thank you
Your productions are always a joy and something to look forward to.
Merry Christmas to you!
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!! and THANKYOU !!!!
I absolutely love hearing a great communicator! Churchills’s Christmas message was bang on when he included the future of the children being protected so that they could have their inheritance and live in free countries. It was very moving- as was every speech I’ve heard from him!
As one history lover to another I've read the book that you spoke of regarding Roosevelt and Eleanor and also I've learned a great deal from your video. Thank you so much for recording it and giving me some real human inside into the men and women who fought the war that I wouldn't know about for at least another 15 years. I already known about most of it because I was the youngest of my family and my mother worked in a war flat during war. She never failed to tell me about the war when she felt it was time for me to know nor did she turn away from any of my questions, given that many of my relatives were also German and from Europe.
This is a brilliant, well-told video. I consider this a great gift from you. Thanks!
And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours, Lance.
That was awesome. I did not know all the facts about Christmas 1941. It was the Best of Times, it was the Worst of Times. Glory be to God! Amen.
Absolutely one of your best episodes! Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays THG&Crew, thank you for all your hard work it's appreciated, looking forward to 2023, I'll be watching 👀!!!🙏☃️❣️
Churchill one of the only folks to have told FDR that his Martini's were just dreadful! Everyone else had been telling him they were great. LOL
A Merry Christmas to THG and all my fellow history addicts.
As you said…81 years ago today.
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well Sir.
🤔❤️👍
Enjoyed it very much! Thanks! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Thank you, History Guy, for another great piece…Happy Holidays 🎄
First! Merry Christmas Lance!
THG, loved your message from history...Amen!!
Churchill was quite a methodical visitor. This was a fascinating listen. Thank you for your historic views.
Merry Christmas to THG & family!
Stories like this one are the reason I have the channel bookmarked (and subscribed of course). Not only do I love history as much as you do, but World War 2 history has been fascinating me since 25 years after the end of said war. Thank you for what you do. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Lance! 🎄
Thank you for another fantastic presentation.
My Grandparents and parents have always confirmed the fact that FDR's disability was virtually hidden from the American public
My mother told me that when she was growing up during the Depression her parents and almost everyone in her working class neighborhood had a picture of FDR in their home.
An excellent and timely presentation.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you and your family Lance-AND your team!
And a very Merry Christmas to you as well, my good sir. 🎄👍
A very merry Christmas to you, History Guy!
Thank you for remembering the history many have forgot and sharing it with us, that it may be remembered!
Merry Christmas! May we remember the true meaning of it! Also Thank You to our military for sacrifices made. May God bless you this season and throughout the year. Thank you History Guy!
Happy Christmas and Blessings 😊
Merry Christmas History Guy and to your family!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well Lance. Thank you for bringing such important history back to the light for us Sir.
Great message... Merry Christmas!
Thank you for this. Merry Christmas!
Merry Xmas to you, too, HG! 🎅🏼🌲🎄🎀🛍️🎁☮️🔛🌐🫂❤️➡️🙂 😉👨🏻🎓👍
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God Bless to you and your family.
Bravo! An excellent and very colorful presentation of that great meeting. Merry Christmas 81 years later.
Another outstanding video, Thank You for sharing. Hope you and your loved ones have a Great and Healthy Holidays Season ! Best wishes, Tony
Merry Christmas to you and your family, good sir.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, History Guy. Thank you for creating and sharing this wonderful video.
Merry Christmas to you and yours also. Thank you.
Merry and Happy Christmas to you History Guy! And give Mrs.History Guy(Gal) a hug-n-kiss too😘! God bless y'all!
Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas!
And Happy New Year! to all at THC.
As usual, great context for the story. And a very Merry Christmas to The History Guy and the whole THG family!
Merry Xmas and happy holidays! Awesome story
Thank you History Guy....Merry Christmas.
Wonderful account shared at the perfect time! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you & yours, and to everyone who helps make this channel the best history channel on the web imho.
...God bless us, one and all!
Truly historic. Well done History Dude !!!
Merry Christmas indeed! Thank you for sharing. What a great episode. Keep it up.
Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thank you for the interesting stories that would make history books more interesting.
THG, Merry Christmas and here's to another year of History That Deserves To Be Remembered!
I always enjoy hearing this story; thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!