The US government, or at least one branch of it, certainly knew what he was going to say.
Gilbert Vol VIII p.197. "During the morning of March 5. Churchill completed his speech for Fulton. It was then mimeographed on the train, and a copy shown to Truman. 'He told me he thought it was admirable,' Churchill told Attlee and Bevin, 'and would do nothing but good, though it would make a stir'". Dave _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 6:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ChurchillChat] Sinews of Peace Significance and weight ? It seems to have been an instance of "plausible deniability". I would find it very difficult to believe that neither the US nor the British governments knew what he was going to say, but since he was a private citizen and not a governmental office holder (other than MP), they could say it was his private opinion, not official policy, etc., etc. and get away with it. Jonathan Hayes _____ From: Tom Dennis <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, February 8, 2012 2:47:18 PM Subject: [ChurchillChat] Sinews of Peace Significance and weight ? I am just finishing writing a presentation on Churchill and the thought came to me about the significance and weight of Churchill's presentation "Sinews of Peace". His credibility at the time of this speech couldn't have been any better. How important was this speech ? Did the world and the United states need to hear this speech ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ChurchillChat" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/churchillchat?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ChurchillChat" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/churchillchat?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ChurchillChat" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/churchillchat?hl=en.
