Warned about Soviet domination and supported Britain's independence Wise, far-sighted, courageous Led Britain as Prime Minister, inspired people with his speeches, refused to surrender Talented, intelligent, hardworking Rebellions in Kenya and Malaya Published more than 40 books and hundreds of articles; won the Nobel Prize in Literature (1953 Improved housing and working conditions for miners Took military action to end the rebellions Writing career Social reforms in Britain Brave, determined, inspiring, strong leader World War II (1940–1945) "Iron Curtain" speech (1946) Decisive, determined Caring, responsible