This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein, the highwater mark of Winston Churchill’s leadership of the Allies in the anti-Nazi war effort. Today, his historical role and mythic status are under new examination, reflecting cultural change. This free panel of three scholars examines different perspectives on the narrative of Churchill’s leadership today, to ask: “Winston Churchill: Hero and/or Colonialist?” Thurs. Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Trout Auditorium. Video link here:
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