British Opposition Leader Winston Churchill receives an honorary degree at Westmi...HD Stock Footage

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British Opposition Leader Winston Churchill receives an honorary degree at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.

Iron Curtain speech by Winston Churchill at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. President of the United States Harry S Truman introduces Winston Leonard Churchill. The large crowd gathered at the Westminster College hall, applaud. British Leader Churchill at podium addresses the gathering. President Truman and officers seated on a platform behind the speaker. Churchill speaks about the relationship between the British Commonwealth and Empire and the United States. He speaks about the establishment of Communist fifth columns. President Truman and Winston Churchill both receive honorary degrees. Location: Fulton Missouri. Date: March 5, 1946.

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