25
Jun
At the end of World War II Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met at the
famous Yalta Conference. During a break the three chiefs of state were
relaxing. Wanting to show off a bit Roosevelt took out a silver
cigarette case on which was engraved: To FDR from a loyal Democratic
Party.
Not to be outdone Churchill took out a gold cigar case on which
was engraved: To Winston from the loyal Tories.
Stalin then smiled broadly and reaching into his vest withdrew an enormous
cigar case encrusted with rubies and emeralds on which was written: To
Count Esterhazy from the Vienna Jockey Club.