Churchill and the Middle East
Thu, Jul 11
|Highlands
From his leadership as Colonial Secretary at the post-World War I Cairo Conference in 1921 to his steadfast and lifelong support for Zionism, this program will examine Churchill’s engagement in what he called “the hardest hearted areas in the world.”
Time & Location
Jul 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Highlands, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
About the Event
Winston Churchill’s involvement with the affairs of the Middle East were enduring and deep. From his leadership as Colonial Secretary at the post-World War I Cairo Conference in 1921 to his steadfast and lifelong support for Zionism, this program will examine Churchill’s engagement in what he called “the hardest hearted areas in the world.” In this illustrated and dynamic talk you will discover how some of the decisions Churchill made about the region continue to impact the world today