The Sinews of Peace. With a Preface by Harry S. Truman

CHURCHILL, [Sir] Winston Spencer (1874-1965), [TRUMAN, Harry S., introduction]

Published by New York: Halcyon-Commonwealth Foundation, 1965

[Speech] FIRST EDITION thus, with new preface. Second edition overall. Octavo (21 x 14), pp.21; [3]. Publisher's string-bound cream card self-wraps printed in red. Contents clean and fresh, mild toning to extremities. Fine. Including This famous speech was given at Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, on 5th March 1946, where Churchill coined the term 'Iron Curtain' and thereby defined the ensuing Cold War period. This important edition published in the year of Churchill's passing includes a new preface by President Truman, who accompanied the PM from Washington to Missouri and introduced the Churchill at Westminster; "Amid his heavy duties and responsibilities the President has travelled a thousand miles to dignify and magnify our meeting here today" began Churchill. Despite the looming Soviet threat and the grave tone of his visit, Churchill eased the audience when he quipped "The name 'Westminster' is somehow familiar to me. I seem to have heard of it before." Cohen A225 (2). Seller Inventory # 69600

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Sinews of Peace. With a Preface by Harry...
Publisher: New York: Halcyon-Commonwealth Foundation, 1965
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition