A Four Years' Plan for Britain by Winston S. Churchill first edition 1943

Churchill, Winston S. (1874-1965). A Four Years' Plan for Britain: The Prime Minister's Broadcast Speech. London: The Times Publishing Company, Limited, 1943.

155 x 250 mm. 8 pp., including the printed outer pages. Original stapled pamphlet, printed in double columns. Paper toned, with mild handling wear. Very good or better.

Churchill's broadcast of 21 March 1943, reprinted from The Times of the following day, outlining his proposals for Britain's post-war reconstruction. Alongside national insurance, education, housing, agriculture and employment, Churchill declares: "We must establish on broad and solid foundations a National Health Service." He also proposes a Council of Europe to settle disputes and prevent renewed aggression, while warning against premature expectations of victory and urging continued concentration on the war.