![]() ![]() I can therefore allow my mind, with the experience of a lifetime, to play over the problems which beset us on the morrow of our absolute victory in arms, and to try to make sure with what strength I have that what has been gained with so much sacrifice and suffering shall be preserved for the future glory and safety of mankind. Let me, however, make it clear that I have no official mission or status of any kind, and that I speak only for myself. I shall certainly avail myself of this freedom, and feel the more right to do so because any private ambitions I may have cherished in my younger days have been satisfied beyond my wildest dreams. Far beyond the shadows of doubt full#The President has told you that it is his wish, as I am sure it is yours, that I should have full liberty to give my true and faithful counsel in these anxious and baffling times. Amid his heavy burdens, duties, and responsibilities-unsought but not recoiled from-the President has travelled a thousand miles to dignify and magnify our meeting here to-day and to give me an opportunity of addressing this kindred nation, as well as my own countrymen across the ocean, and perhaps some other countries too. It is also an honour, perhaps almost unique, for a private visitor to be introduced to an academic audience by the President of the United States. Edinburgh Scotland, 5-7 October 2023 More Join us for the 40th International Churchill Conference. In fact we have both been educated at the same, or similar, or, at any rate, kindred establishments. Indeed, it was at Westminster that I received a very large part of my education in politics, dialectic, rhetoric, and one or two other things. ![]() The name “Westminster” is somehow familiar to me. I am glad to come to Westminster College this afternoon, and am complimented that you should give me a degree. In its phraseology, in its intricate drawing together of several themes to an electrifying climax- this speech may be regarded as a technical classic. Russian historians date the beginning of the Cold War from this speech. But it is the passage on “the iron curtain” which attracted immediate international attention, and had incalculable impact upon public opinion in the United States and in Western Europe. It contains certain phrases- “the special relationship,” “the sinews of peace ” – which at once entered into general use, and which have survived. This speech may be regarded as the most important Churchill delivered as Leader of the Opposition (1945-1951). Listen to the full speech from the BBC Archives MaMaWestminster College, Fulton, Missouri ![]()
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