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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his famous “Iron Curtain” speech at a small Missouri college. The Cold War had barely begun, yet this moment defined the coming conflict and gave the world one of history’s most enduring phrases. Dr. Larry Arnn explains how a speech few expected to matter became one of Churchill’s most important legacies.

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<p>On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his famous &ldquo;Iron Curtain&rdquo; speech at a small Missouri college. The Cold War had barely begun, yet this moment defined the coming conflict and gave the world one of history&rsquo;s most enduring phrases. Dr. Larry Arnn explains how a speech few expected to matter became one of Churchill&rsquo;s most important legacies.</p>
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How Winston Churchill Shaped the Cold War From a Small Missouri College

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