Vintage 1954 Sir Winston Churchill 80th Birthday

Vintage 1954 Sir Winston Churchill 80th Birthday Postcard. This is a collectable vintage postcard with a black and white picture of the late and probably our greatest ever Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, printed to celebrate his 80th birthday November 30th 1954 .There is a hand written inscription on the back of the post card to verify this. The postcard was printed by Photochrom Co.Ltd., Graphic Studios, and Tunbridge Wells Kent.

This collectable post card is celebrating Sir Winston Churchill in his latter years and is in excellent condition.

The then Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, celebrated his 80th birthday in a day of ceremonies and tributes to his remarkable career. The festivities began at midday, with a presentation of gifts from both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall. An audience of 2,500, including cabinet ministers and opposition leaders, filled the hall for the televised ceremony.

Quote “It was the nation and the race dwelling all round the globe that had the lion's heart: I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar”

As Sir Winston and Lady Churchill appeared through St Stephen's entrance, a drummer beat out a ''V'' in morse code - a tribute to the victory salute which became the prime minister's trademark.

As the cheers died down, the Leader of the Opposition, Clement Attlee, gave the first speech. He paid tribute to his formidable opponent, calling him ''the last of the great orators who can touch the heights.''

The Father of the House, David Grenfell, then presented him with an illuminated book signed by almost every member of parliament.

In his speech of thanks, Sir Winston referred to the period in his career for which he is most revered - his leadership through the dark years of the Second World War.

''I have never accepted what many people have kindly said - namely, that I inspired the nation,'' he told them.

''Their will was resolute and remorseless, and as it proved unconquerable.

''It was the nation and the race dwelling all round the globe that had the lion's heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar.''

Finally, he acknowledged that age was inevitably drawing his 54 years in politics to a close.

''I am now nearing the end of my journey,'' he said. ''I hope I still have some service to render. However that may be, whatever may befall, I am sure I shall never forget the emotions of this day.''