Lot 143
[Churchill & Truman] Western Union Press Message Mentioning "Iron Curtain" Speech. WESTERN UNION Telegram with two Reuters Press Releases about Truman and Churchill, 1 page each (March 6, 1946). The President and the Prime Minister were traveling on Truman's private railroad car after Churchill gave a speech at Westminster College, in Fulton, Missouri (on March 5, 1946) where he was introduced by Truman and received an honorary degree. "… echoes of words Churchill spoke at Fulton Missouri yesterday.rang around world. " In this speech, Churchill used for the first time the term "iron curtain" to refer to Eastern European countries under Soviet control. Toning and edge chips; very good.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
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