may 10, 1940 - Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister

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Churchill, who was known for his military leadership ability, was appointed British prime minister in the place of Neville Chamberlain. He formed an all-party coalition and quickly won the popular support of Britons. On May 13, in his first speech before the House of Commons, Prime Minister Churchill declared that “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat” and offered an outline of his bold plans for British resistance.