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Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain speech" regarding USSR and Eastern Bloc, at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri
Iron Curtain speech by Winston Churchill at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, early in the Cold War. British Leader Winston Leonard Churchill at podium addresses the gathering in his "Sinews of Peace" speech. Officers seated on a platform in the background. Churchill speaks of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) and the creation of the Eastern Bloc. He places certain facts about the present position in Europe. The Opposition Leader states that Soviet Russia does not desire war but the indefinite expansion of their power and doctrines. The gathering applaud. He continues his speech by insisting on the permanent prevention of war and the establishment of conditions of freedom and democracy. He declares that a good understanding on all points with Russia under the general authority of the United Nations Organization should be made.
Leaders of the United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union commence meeting during the Potsdam Conference (WW2)
The Potsdam Conference at the Cecilienhof (Im Neuen Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Germany), Potsdam, Germany during World War 2. Russian Premier Joseph Stalin greets outgoing United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Minister of War Anthony Eden inside the conference room. Delegates crowd to greet each other before the conference. United States Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking with other delegates. Churchill shakes hands with Molotov. Incoming Prime Minister Clement R. Attlee of the United Kingdom and Anthony Eden greeting representatives of the United States, Russia and their staff members. Stalin smoking a cigarette beside United States President Harry S. Truman. The leaders of United States, United Kingdom and Russia take their places at conference table.
Soldiers of the White Russian Army sit and eat amidst snowfall; French air squadron scene; Various French heavy artillery in action.
Soldiers of the Tsar's Russian Army encamped amidst heavy snowfall during World War I in Russia. Their guns are grouped and erected on ground. Soldiers line up for meal at field kitchen wagon. In Mediterranean area, military supply trucks move on road. At French airfield, officer smokes a cigarette, while standing by a Squadron flag on which is written: "F: 52". The pennant carries a War Cross decoration. Also shown is a Crescent and Star pennant with War Cross decoration. A bi-wing aircraft is visible in background and one is in a steep descent for a landing. A battery of French heavy guns fire from trenches. An artilleryman installs a fuse in a 12cm round, places it in the 12cm gun and the crew fires it. They eject the spent shell and reload and fire again. French gun crew loads and fires a Big Bertha gun. French gun crew aims a 320mm railway gun.
Ordinary Russians with their children and belongings board a ship on the Volga River
Ordinary Russians with their children and belongings preparing to board a ship on the Volga River in Russia. People board the ship with their belongings and bedding. Some people take food on board the ship. Some passengers sleep on deck. First class passengers seen in upper deck dining room. Scenes along the Volga River as the steamer is underway. Nighttime scenes Men and women sleep on the bunk beds in the ship.
A steam locomotive pulling a long train carrying Czech Legion on the Trans Siberian railway during Russian Civil War
Czech Legion train in Siberia, Russia, during Russian Civil War and World War 1. An armed guard stands in front of a locomotive on a siding, and watches as another locomotive comes past on a parallel main track. Steam from the passing locomotive combines with snow to obscure the scene until the locomotive has past and cars in its train are seen. They consist of an assortment of rail cars, ending with open flat cars holding snow-covered cargoes. Several men stand nearby as the train proceeds. They are dressed in parkas and similar winter clothing. Scene shifts to view from atop rail cars, from where the railroad tracks are seen to be bordered by deep snow berms. Closeup of the locomotive funnel viewed from atop the train. The landscape is barren. But some local people are seen watching the train from near fences along the right of way. View backwards from atop the front of the train, which is very long, showing most its cars as it proceeds around a wide curve. View backwards as the train passes between tall show-covered hills.
Russian basketball players practice
Russian basketball players can be seen practicing in a basketball court in Russia. Soviet athletes warming up on the court, then practicing drills, and then playing a basketball game. Referee or coach blowing whistle.