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INTRODUCTION TIMELINE THEMES   Forebears and Family Warrior for Empire Visits to America American Presidents The Communicator The Politician World War II Cold Warrior The Long Sunset OBJECTS Orilux trench torch, 1915 This Orilux torch was presented to Churchill by his brother-in-law Bertram Romilly on November 15, 1915. The torch displays signs of shrapnel damage incurred while Churchill fought in the front line trenches during World War I. He came near to death on the morning of February 16, 1916, when his temporary headquarters was shelled during his breakfast. Object Details: On loan from the National Trust, Chartwell, U.K. (71) Related Theme: Warrior for Empire

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