Possessing an almost superhuman energy, Sir Winston Churchill attempted to remain in public life until the very end. While he had spent his entire life battling political obstacles and depression and eventually triumphing over these challenges, by the 1960s, his indefatigable character had begun to give way to physical and mental deterioration.
Although the Conservatives increased their numbers in the 1959 election, Churchillâ??s majority fell precipitously. A series of strokes and a bad fall in 1962 crippled him, and he was unable to attend the 1963 White House ceremony making him an honorary citizen of the United States. He suffered a final stroke in January 1965.
At age 90, Churchill died on Jan. 24, 1965, 70 years to the day of his fatherâ??s death. According to historian Paul Johnson, his last words were: â??I am bored with it all,â? but then added, â??The journey has been enjoyable and well-worth making â?? once!"
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