OLLI Talks: The Wit and Wisdom of Winston Churchill (Drake Hall)

Winston Churchill has been regarded as the most significant person of the 20th century. This presentation will examine his life and times and quote his wit and wisdom. His flaws will not be overlooked, of course.

Dr. Henry Weisser was a Professor of History at Colorado State University for 39 years. He holds a doctorate in history from Columbia University and has extensively taught and written about British, Irish, and World War II history.

Notes

• A current OLLI membership is required to register for all courses and lectures.
• If you do not have a current Fall 2022 membership, one will be added to your cart at check-out.
• OLLI membership fees and course tuition are critical to the Institute’s sustainability and are non-refundable.
• OLLI vaccination requirements continue to be in effect.

Recommendations

Optional Reading:

Any good biography of Churchill will be beneficial.

Testimonials

"I really enjoyed Henry’s ability to make the history fun and interesting and never dull. One of the best instructors I’ve ever had."