As part of our ongoing series about Winston Churchill in the lead-up to the International Churchill Society Conference in London in October, this week we interview author Robert Schmuhl about his new book ‘Mr. Churchill in the White House.’ The conversation explores the history and relationship between Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. Robert Schmuhl, the author of ‘Mr. Churchill in the White House’ discusses the dynamics between the two leaders and their interactions. The conversation touches on Churchill’s storytelling, the differences between his relationships with Roosevelt and Eisenhower, and the significance of their meetings. It also delves into Churchill’s writing process, his visits to the White House, and the famous ‘nude bath’ story. Let’s take a deep dive into Anglo-American relations during and after World War II. Links Mr. Churchill in the White House International Churchill Conference Churchill Addresses Congress Winston Churchill’s Christmas in the White House Churchill And Roosevelt At White House (1941) Churchill’s Wilderness Years Drama Takeaways The relationship between Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt was complex and evolved over time. Churchill was known for his storytelling and had a talent for captivating people with his tales. Churchill’s relationship with Roosevelt was different from his relationship with Eisenhower, as they had different backgrounds and values. Churchill’s visits to the White House were marked by his demanding nature and his ability to make himself at home. The ‘nude bath’ story, while true, is more nuanced than popularly portrayed. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:10 Churchill and Roosevelt’s Relationship 10:32 Churchill’s Visits to the White House 13:53 Logistics of Churchill’s Travel 19:05 American Views of Churchill 24:01 Churchill as a House Guest 26:54 The ‘Nude Bath’ Story 33:28 Introduction and Exploring the History of Churchill 35:10 The Relationship Between Churchill and Eisenhower 38:29 Churchill’s Meticulous Writing Process 41:43 Recommended Books About Churchill 45:20 Recommended Churchill Film: ‘Darkest Hour’ 49:27 Recommended Churchill Series: ‘The Wilderness Years’