Asked by Amanda Grmick on Jul 31, 2024

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Which allied leader telegraphed Franklin Roosevelt in 1945,warning of an "iron curtain" descending across Europe?

A) Winston Churchill
B) Charles de Gaulle
C) Konrad Adenauer
D) Clement Attlee
E) Imre Nagy

Iron Curtain

A term used to describe the division between Western Europe and the Soviet-controlled regions, symbolizing the ideological conflict and physical boundary separating them during the Cold War.

Franklin Roosevelt

The 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945), known for leading the country during the Great Depression and World War II through his New Deal policies.

Winston Churchill

A prominent British statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II and again in the early 1950s, known for his leadership and oratory skills.

  • Evaluate the influence exerted by the Cold War on the societal and political landscapes across Europe.
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Joseph RodriguezAug 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, telegraphed Franklin Roosevelt warning of an "iron curtain" descending across Europe. This phrase became widely popularized and became a symbol of the beginning of the Cold War.