Henry 'Chips' Channon

Born in 1897 in Chicago, Henry 'Chips' Channon was a British politician, diarist, and socialite. He spent time in Paris and later studied at Christ Church, Oxford, where he acquired the nickname 'Chips'. He was known for his detailed and insightful diaries that chronicled his life, social interactions, and political involvements from 1918 to 1957.