During this month I have heard extracts of Churchill speeches used twice during the "Issues of the Day" on Germany's WDR5 radio station.
First, on 9 May, “Europe Day” was an extract of a speech in French during the Council of Europe. Second, yesterday, was an extract of a speech in English where Churchill states the future of Europe lies in the strong bond between Germany and France. The presenter stated that the vision Churchill had for a united Europe as expressed at the Council of Europe was finally becoming a reality. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the reunification of Germany enabled the full European family to come together. June 4 -7 will be the first European Parliament election where all 27 nations will vote. Finally, Last Saturday was the 60th Anniversary of the Federal Republic of Germany and here in Bonn many of the former governmental building were open to the public for the first time – usually, you need to be part of a structured tour. The Palais Schamburg was open and I was able to see Dr. Adenauer’s office. Clearly visible on the credenza behind the desk was an 8x10 photo of Churchill (Vivienne of London) inscribed: To Dr Adenauer | with all good wishes | from | Winston S. Churchill | the photo is dated 1953 when Dr. Adenauer was reelected to a second term as Chancellor and Churchill was in his second term as Prime Minister. Pete --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ChurchillChat" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ChurchillChat?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
