Which historical personages in Europe and America drank which alcoholic beverage

Question: Which historical personages in Europe and America drank which alcoholic beverages, eg Winston Churchilol,JFK!?

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Well, as I am English I'm not too certain about US Presidents, although I do know that LBJ was addicted to the soda Fresca (although earlier in his life he had been a heavy drinker of alcoholic beverages) see: http://www!.geocities!.com/presfacts/bjohn!.!.!.

British Prime Ministers (I have included each Prime Minister's dates in office after their name):

Winston Churchill (1940-1945)

Churchill was an extremely heavy drinker!. In his book, "The Prime Minister, the office and its holders since 1945," Peter Hennessy records that Churchill drank (scotch) whisky and soda in the morning, changing to brandy in the afternoon and continuing for the remainder of the day!.

Clement Attlee (1945-1951)

I can find no evidence of Attlee being a conspicous drinker!. Apparently a photograph exists of Churchill and Attlee sitting in the House of Commons bar together - but what Attlee was drinking is not made clear: http://www!.guardian!.co!.uk/politics/2007/!.!.!.

Winston Churchill (1951-1955)
See above

Anthony Eden (1955-1957)

The memoirs of his wife, Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon, make no particular reference to Eden's preferences in terms of alcoholic beverages!. A "New Statesman" article suggests that he was a heavy drinker at times of stress, but does not mention what he drank!. As an Englishman of his period, it is reasonable to conjecture that it could have been one of only three spirits: scotch, gin or brandy!. See: http://www!.newstatesman!.com/200601160005

Harold MacMillan (1957-1963)

Again, there is no evidence of MacMillan being a conspicuous drinker!. At the 1961 summit with JFK, he drank gin & tonic!. (source: Eric Felten "How’s Your Drink!? Cocktails, Culture and the Art of Drinking Well" (2007)

Harold Wilson (1964-1970)

Ben Pimlott's biography of Harold Wilson (1992) suggests that Wilson drank beer as a young man at university!. In 1930s England, this would have been (exclusively) English bitter beer (or ale!.) In later life, (and hence as Prime Minister), Wilson drank brandy, perhaps heavily at times!. See: http://www!.guardian!.co!.uk/politics/1995/!.!.!.

Edward Heath (1970-1974)

An interview with Edward Heath published in "The Spectator" in 2005 suggests that he enjoyed white wine!. See: http://clublet!.com/why!?EdwardHeath

Harold Wilson (1974-1976)
See above

James Callaghan (1976-1979)

Was a teetotaler!. See:
http://www!.independent!.co!.uk/opinion/com!.!.!.

Margaret Thatcher (1979-1990)

In his blog, Michael White, the Senior Political Commentator of "The Guardian" newspaper (a daily UK broadsheet newspaper), refers to Mrs Thatcher drinking scotch & water!. See: http://blogs!.guardian!.co!.uk/news/2008/01!.!.!.

John Major (1990-1997)

Famously eulogized (warm) English beer!. See: http://www!.number-10!.gov!.uk/output/Page1!.!.!.

Tony Blair (1997-2007)

As Prime Minister, Blair drew attention to the dangers of alcohol when consumed by young people (see: http://news!.bbc!.co!.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3!.!.!. Presumably this is indicative of a personal attitude in favour of moderation!. Blair has also indicated some knowledge of wine!. See: http://en!.wikinews!.org/wiki/Tony_Blair_s!.!.!.

Gordon Brown (2007-)

There is a long-standing tradition in the UK - whilst giving the budget speech, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is allowed to drink alcohol in the chamber of the House of Commons!. Before becoming Prime Minister, Gordon Brown was, of course, Chancellor of the Exchequer!. When delivering his budget speech, he always drank mineral water!. I can find no evidence of the present Prime Minister being a drinking man!.

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