Winston Churchill's Claim to Fame According to F. Washington Jarvis' occasional paper, Winston Churchill became a legend because of his great vision, "his ability to articulate that vision,"(23), "and the limitless energy and absolute determination,"(23). His legend is shown by John F. Kennedy's praise when he makes Churchill an honorary citizen of the United States. Winston Churchill was born on November 20, 1874 in an aristocratic family. He had a nanny, Mrs. Everest who taught him about …showed first 75 words of 619 total…

…showed last 75 words of 619 total…January 24, 1965, indeed a hero to Jarvis. Winston Churchill accomplished so much because of his vision, his ability to articulate his vision, and his endless determination and energy. These skills add up to a successful legend, an extraordinary hero, and a great leader. Churchill was the ideal person to lead England through the tough times. It is argued that he saved their country. Churchill was a leader who became a hero because of his amazing qualities.