Learning from greatness

On May 13, 1940 [big hint right there] who famously uttered these words? I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat. I won't make you guess - Winston Churchill, in a speech to Parliament the day he took over as Prime Minister. His predecessor, Neville Chamberlain, was loved and admired, and his support was mildly enthusiastic at best. It was the beginning of the British involvement in World War II, and this was part of his attempt to muster support for the cause. Many years later, this is considered a great speech. Read the entire text of it here.