Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator, National Churchill Museum at Westminster College. All opinions here my own.
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My article in the Kansas City Star about @WestminsterMO’s historic role in the beginning and end of the Cold War. It is published in conjunction with the opening of the superb exhibition, The Berlin Wall A World Divided at @UnionStationKC.
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When tested—as it is from time to time—the special relationship always passes the test.
My blog on the bond between the United States and United Kingdom, which was reaffirmed today by King Charles III during his historic address before a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
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Tim Riley retweeted
We are gladly honoring and accepting the Churchill £5 notes. Send them our way to help us preserve Churchill’s legacy. @WestminsterMO
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It was a great honor to welcome Dr. Larry Arnn into the Association of Churchill Fellows of @WestminsterMO.
Mar 10
Westminster College welcomed a Churchillian scholar to deliver the final lecture of its Churchill Fellows Weekend. Access the Fulton Sun to read the full story. #FultonMO #midmo
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Tim Riley retweeted
Mar 5
80 years ago today, Sir Winston Churchill delivered one of the most consequential speeches of the 20th century, his “Sinews of Peace” address, better known as the “Iron Curtain” speech, right here in my district in Fulton, Missouri.
What would the world look like today without Winston Churchill? He was one of the greatest statesmen of any generation and among the first to recognize the enduring importance of truth, morality, and justice.
That’s why my bill, which passed the House this week, to designate the @ChurchillMuseum at Westminster College as a National Historic Landmark is so important. This designation will help ensure that future generations of students have the opportunity to read, learn, and reflect, not only on history itself, but on the powerful legacy of Winston Churchill.
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Always a pleasure to speak with @RandyToblerMD and @stephaniesbell about Churchill, especially on 80th anniversary of the “Iron Curtain” Speech.
Today is the 80th anniversary of "Sinews of Peace", which was British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's famous Iron Curtain speech. He delivered that speech in mid-Missouri's Fulton. Numerous events are planned this weekend. Churchill museum curator @TSRiley spoke on "Wake Up."
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Tomorrow morning, I’m looking forward to joining @RandyToblerMD and @StephanieSBell on Wake Up Missouri at around 7:10 to share more about Churchill’s “Iron Curtain”’speech on 80th anniversary, new exhibit, Iran in context . Listen or Watch: linktr.ee/WakeUpMo @939TheEagle @KWOSNewsRadio @933KWTO
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“When American military men approach some serious situation they are wont to write at the head of their directive the words "Overall Strategic Concept." There is wisdom in this, as it leads to clarity of thought. What then is the overall strategic concept which we should inscribe today? It is nothing less than the safety and welfare, the freedom and progress, of all the homes and families of all the men and women in all the lands.”
—Winston Churchill, “The Sinews of Peace” 5 March 1946
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Don’t miss my conversation at 9am CT today with Scott Faughn and Erin Schrimpf on @thisweekinmopol. We discuss Churchill, the “Iron Curtain” speech at 80 years, and more.
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Tim Riley retweeted
Feb 19
Excellent story in the @fultonsun about the @ChurchillMuseum's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the speech which will be kicked off by @GovMikeKehoe
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Tim Riley retweeted
Feb 18
Gov. Mike Kehoe will give opening remarks for a celebration of the 80th anniversary of Winston Churchill's "The Sinews of Peace" speech. Access the Fulton Sun to read the full story. #FultonMO #midmo
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It is truly an honor to curate the new exhibition, “Creating The Sinews of Peace,” opening March 5 in conjunction with the 80th Anniversary Commemoration at @ChurchillMuseum on the campus of @WestminsterMO.
Eighty years later, Churchill’s words still matter.
Join us March 5–7 as the nation gathers to mark the 80th Anniversary of The Sinews of Peace—where freedom was defined and history was shaped.
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So glad to see the legislation advancing to make @ChurchillMuseum a National Historic Landmark. Churchill said it best and it definitely applies in this case, “We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.”
Unanimous in Senate, unanimous in House @NatResources Committee. Let’s make it happen before March 5 in the full House. Thank you @RepBobOnder for your leading the way.
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Do join me as the nation gathers at @ChurchillMuseum on March 5-7 for the 80th Winston Churchill’s Anniversary of “The Sinews of Peace” youtu.be/bWoNpjV8_3M?si=Dtdh… via @YouTube
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Senate passes bill as America’s National Churchill Museum closes in on National Historic Landmark status. Next up, U.S. House of Representatives.
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Churchill museum director outlines restoration efforts (Fulton Sun), Aug 23, 2025
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My testimony before House Natural Resources Committee (Federal Lands Subcommittee) last week in support of H.R. 1945 “America’s National Churchill Museum National Landmark Act,” which would designate @ChurchillMuseum a federal landmark.
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