Winston Churchill Memorial and Library
Fulton, MO
On March 5, 2006 the Churchill Memorial and Library in the United States will mark the 60th Anniversary of Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech delivered on the campus of Westminster College. The occasion will be highlighted with the re-birth and re-dedication of the Winston Churchill Memorial Museum & Library, housed within the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, originally dedicated in 1969.
Nearly two dozen audio, video and interactive media programs produced by Chedd-Angier-Lewis provide a chronicle of the life and times of one of the world's most memorable political leaders, from his privileged youth as the son of a British aristocrat to the darkest days of war.
The central program is a major object theater. The program begins with a 5:1 surround sound audio program which uses historical recordings of radio broadcasts, interviews with ordinary people, and bomb blasts to evoke the sounds of London during the Blitz. The audio program segues into a 12-minute film which tells the story of Churchill’s leadership during World War II through archival footage, recordings of Churchill’s speeches, period music, and narration by Walter Cronkite.
Churchill’s earlier career is brought to life through two programs. One tells the story of Churchill’s influence in the development of WW I military technologies such as the tank and the airplane. Another recreates the feel of a silent newsreel to tell the story of Churchill’s role in quelling a violent siege in London in 1911.
The Nazi March to War, a dramatic 5-screen program, juxtaposes Nazi propaganda images from Leni Riefenstahl’s infamous film Triumph of the Will with a starkly designed timeline depicting the brutal events taking place behind the scenes. In another program, a fast-paced montage of historical sound bites and iconic images gives visitors a glimpse at the major events of the Cold War.
Interactive programs allow visitors to search for their favorite Churchill quotes and anecdotes, and to hear stories and memories from Churchill’s family members and close associates.