These Politicians Have Battled Through Chronic Health Issues - Page 27 of 32

Winston Churchill

The British Prime Minister during World War II, Churchill struggled with depression for most of his life. Much like Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, Churchill’s depression seemed to lend him much strength during times of crisis. At the outbreak of World War II, Churchill was appointed British Prime Minister, and went on to lead the country from the brink of destruction to victory over Nazi Germany and the Axis powers.