In 1900 Churchill was elected a member of parliament (议会).As First Lord of the Admiralty (海军部), in 1911, he was responsible for strengthening the British navy.

　　During World War I, he still remained a member of parliament, but he resigned from his post in the British navy, and became a soldier again, fighting in France. In 1917, however, he became Minister of Munitions (军需品). In this job, he encouraged the development and use of the tank, which was then a new weapon. After the war, Churchill held several government posts.

　　From 1931 to 1939, he was only a member of parliament. He had fallen into dislike because of his militant (好战的) attitude. Even his closest friends discouraged him from seeking higher office. Bui when World War II started in 1939. Churchill returned to his former job as First Lord of the Admiralty.

　　In May 1940, he became Prime Minister. Throughout the war, Churchill showed great strength and energy. He worked for long periods with little sleep and traveled many thousands of miles. By the courage and determination expressed in his speeches, he inspired the people of Britain to keep on fighting. His speeches also gave hope to people in parts of Europe occupied by enemy forces.

　　In the general election at the end of the war, the Conservative (保守的) Party, of which he was leader, was defeated. Bui he became Prime Minister again in 1951. He resigned as Prime Minister in 1955. However, he remained a member of parliament until 1964. Some time later, in 1965, he died.

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