MR CHURCHILL ADDRESSES CONGRESS

Leslie Mitchell reports on Winston Churchill's visit to America, highlighting his address to Congress. Churchill emphasizes the importance of US interests in the common cause, requesting not gold but steel and equipment. He warns Congress about the careful handling of atomic weapons, urging them to ensure peace. Churchill reflects on historical ties between Britain and the US, advocating for continued cooperation in the 20th century.

What was the main purpose of Winston Churchill's visit to America as reported by Leslie Mitchell?

• To attend a cultural event

• To visit historical sites

• To address a joint session of Congress

• To request financial aid

In his speech, what did Churchill emphasize as more important than gold?

• Cultural exchanges

• Steel and equipment

• Military alliances

• Diplomatic relations

How did Churchill describe the response to Britain's requests for support?

• Generous

• Hostile

• Indifferent

• Reluctant

What was Churchill's advice to Congress regarding the atomic bomb?

• To hold onto it until peace is assured

• To share it with allies

• To use it immediately

• To dismantle it

What did Churchill hope would be the defining fact of the 20th century?

• A shared path between Britain and the United States

• Shared language between nations

• Military dominance

• Economic prosperity