Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Nobel Laureate, passed away on January 24, 1965, at the age of 90. Sir Winston led an accomplished life, having served in both the military and politics. He was instrumental in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II, then later served two terms as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and 1951 to 1955. He was also the first Prime Minister to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his six-volume memoirs The Second World War. Although he was considered a great statesman, Sir Winston was a controversial figure in British politics and is often credited with reshaping the landscape of postwar Europe as it exists today. He was a staunch believer in democracy and worked tirelessly throughout his career to advance the cause of freedom and self-governance on an international scale. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to influence the way we think about leadership and diplomacy.