Winston Churchill''s famous grin is known worldwide, but there are many stories behind that smile, including military school, Nazis, terrified citizens, marriage, underground bunkers, grandchildren, and more. Winston Churchill is considered one of the greatest men of the twentieth century. He was a British statesman, author, painter, and an inspiring speaker. Born into an aristocratic British family with an American mother, he considered the United States his second home. At a young age, he was an army officer and a celebrated war correspondent. For most of his long life, he served in various political positions, most famously as Prime Minister during World War II. He is known for his defiant resolve against Nazi aggression and encouragement to the British population during dark periods of WWII. Known for his great leadership, his speeches and clever sayings are still quoted today. Placing first on BBC''s poll of the 100 Greatest Britons, Churchill fought through two World Wars, strokes, heart attacks, and communism to protect the country he loved. Upon his death in 1965, Queen Elizabeth II granted him a state funeral, which was the largest of its kind in history.