http://richardlangworth.com/2009/06/into-the-storm-the-end-of-glory/ Churchill historian, automotive and travel writer Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:08:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://richardlangworth.com/2009/06/into-the-storm-the-end-of-glory/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Larry Kryske, Commander, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:52:28 +0000 http://richardlangworth.com/?p=630#comment-28 After World War One, Churchill lamented using Thomas Moore's words, “I feel like one / Who treads alone / Some banquet-hall deserted, / Whose lights are fled, / Whose garlands dead / And all but he departed!” How much more poignant were those sentiments running through Churchill's mind after the close of World War Two? Alas, those of us who are steeped in history, especially Churchill's prophetic observations, must feel today a similar sadness. The values we hold to be true concerning statesmanship, democracy, capitalism, and faith are largely regarded today by the mass of men as an anachronism. Perhaps as we consider what we (America and mankind) have lost, then we can appreciate in part Churchill's inner turmoil. After World War One, Churchill lamented using Thomas Moore’s words, “I feel like one / Who treads alone / Some banquet-hall deserted, / Whose lights are fled, / Whose garlands dead / And all but he departed!” How much more poignant were those sentiments running through Churchill’s mind after the close of World War Two? Alas, those of us who are steeped in history, especially Churchill’s prophetic observations, must feel today a similar sadness. The values we hold to be true concerning statesmanship, democracy, capitalism, and faith are largely regarded today by the mass of men as an anachronism. Perhaps as we consider what we (America and mankind) have lost, then we can appreciate in part Churchill’s inner turmoil.

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