How many millions of people had no idea that Churchill’s speeches to Parliament in the 1930s would be so historic? How many millions were oblivious to the Four Freedoms speech? Or the Gettysburg address? Whether you think his ideas are monstrous or monumental, one thing’s assured: your children will be reading about this speech in school. Mark my words. The rudder of the American ship of state has moved sharply, changing the direction of world history. I believe for the better.