Summary

At a New York City banquet, Winston Churchill responds to criticism of his earlier "Iron Curtain" speech

Source Sherman Grinberg
Newsreel Pathe
Negative # 20973
Clip SR002248_01_02.mov
Date 3/15/1946
Title At a New York City banquet, Winston Churchill responds to criticism of his earlier "Iron Curtain" speech
Description MWS former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, wearing eyeglasses, speaks into microphones with "WALDORF ASTORIA" plaque and flowers in front of him, huge US and British flags partially visible on wall behind him; to his right sits New York Governor Thomas E Dewey; to his left sits Grover Whalen, Chairman, Mayor's Committee on Receptions to Distinguished Guests; SOTs he defends his "Iron Curtain" speech, talks about Anglo-American relations, Russia's wish for war, and peace
Personality Winston Churchill, Thomas E Dewey, Grover Whalen
Country United States
Province/State New York
City New York City

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