ID
0621
Nationality
English
British
Occupation
Statesman
Author
Politician
Historian
Summary
Hearing. British politician and twice Prime Minister for many years; made famous the "V for Victory" sign during World War II and after. Was very deaf, due to advancing age, by his 80s (the middle 1950s).
References
Syndicated newspaper column by Drew Pearson, July 16, 1955 (copy in Gallaudet University Archives biographical file).
Dates
30 November 1874-24 January 1965