The calendar entry in Winston Churchill’s engagement diary—written in italicized shorthand and faded black ink—reads: “6:00 Gen. Sikorski (Private Door).” The date: Nov. 14, 1939. Churchill is first lord of the Admiralty, a position he will hold for a scant eight months before becoming British prime minister. Władysław Sikorski is prime minister of the Polish […]
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Support the GW High5 Challenge Finalists!
The votes are in – the top five finalists in the GW High5 Challenge have been named! And from now through May 10, all GW alumni can help determine which finalist will get the most challenge funding—up to $20,000. Alumni can continue to participate in the challenge by making a gift to one of the […]