I've heard my father state years ago that during WWII, Churchill made a plea to American citizens for their personal guns,(specifically hand guns and rifles) to help arm their people for the inevitable invasion from the Nazi's.
I've quoted this 'fact' before, using it as a fundamental argument for private ownership here in the U.S.
I have been recently called to question on this statement and have been asked to provide proof of this.
Well, I've googled this in a myriad of ways ie, "Churchill asks American Citizens......" Churchill makes plea....." England wants .........." etc.
Nothing. I guess it may be in one of his speeches that I've pulled up but he has a LOT of writings!
The question may have been answered in the previous England thread here but I'm too lazy too peruse all of that thread.
Does anyone here have any information on that or have my dad and I been wrong about this all these years?
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Phil
I've quoted this 'fact' before, using it as a fundamental argument for private ownership here in the U.S.
I have been recently called to question on this statement and have been asked to provide proof of this.
Well, I've googled this in a myriad of ways ie, "Churchill asks American Citizens......" Churchill makes plea....." England wants .........." etc.
Nothing. I guess it may be in one of his speeches that I've pulled up but he has a LOT of writings!
The question may have been answered in the previous England thread here but I'm too lazy too peruse all of that thread.
Does anyone here have any information on that or have my dad and I been wrong about this all these years?
.............
Phil