Question

After World War II, the United States and Soviet Union emerged as the only global superpowers. Although both were allies in World War II, both nations had fundamentally different governments and economic systems. In Europe, the Soviet Union controlled eastern European countries, while western European countries remained democratic and capitalist. In Europe this communist/non-communist divide between the West and the East became very apparent, especially after a speech given by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. On March 5, 1946, Sir Winston Churchill gave a now infamous speech known as the “Iron Curtain Speech." In this speech he describes this division in Europe: "From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an "iron curtain" has descended across the continent. 1. Notice the “No Admittance By Order Joe” sign on the Iron Curtain. Who is “Joe,” and what country does he represent? 2. Why is Winston Churchill peeking underneath the 'Iron C

Answer 1

The no admittance sign refers to Josef Stalin, so him not allowing access to Russia.

I dont know for why hes looking under the curtain. But would assume he is showing what horrors was happening in Russia. Also the fact he can even lift the curtain shows his political power.