Iron Curtain Speech

The Iron Curtain Speech was delivered by Winston Churchill in 1946, symbolizing the growing divide between Western countries and the Soviet Union after World War II. He used the metaphor of an "iron curtain" descending across Europe to describe the Soviet-controlled regions, indicating restricted freedom and rising tensions. Churchill's speech highlighted the need for Western unity and resistance against Soviet expansion, marking the beginning of heightened Cold War tensions. It served as a call to recognize and confront the division, emphasizing the importance of democracy and collective security in Europe.