" DEMOCRACY AT WORK " 1941 LEND-LEASE PROGRAM PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WENDELL WILLKIE GG43915 скачать в хорошем качестве

" DEMOCRACY AT WORK " 1941 LEND-LEASE PROGRAM PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WENDELL WILLKIE GG43915

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @periscopefilm   Join us on Patreon. Visit   / periscopefilm   Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com "Living History, Democracy at Work" (Issue A in a series) is a documentary by Films Inc. encouraging U.S. aid to Britain, and the Lend-Lease Program. It opens with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s third inauguration in January 1941. The film highlights national unity amidst political differences. Roosevelt's leadership is seen as crucial due to the ongoing world crisis, with voters valuing his handling of foreign affairs over domestic reforms. Following the inauguration, Wendell Willkie, Roosevelt's defeated opponent in the election, embarks on a personal mission to England. His journey symbolizes democratic spirit, with support from Roosevelt's administration, including a letter to Winston Churchill. Meanwhile, back in Washington, the debate over the Lend-Lease bill for aiding Britain reflects the divided American opinion on the war. The film concludes with a depiction of America's industrial response to the crisis, showcasing the ramping up of war production across the country, the activation of military forces, and the spirit of democracy at work in preparing for defense. 00:23 The Capitol Building, Washington DC. Roosevelt leaves the White House in motorcade, parades along Pennsylvania Avenue. 01:00 The space around The Capitol is packed. Incoming vice president Henry A. Wallace is sworn in by outgoing vice president John Nance Garner. 01:10 A crowd looks on as President Roosevelt takes the oath. 01:44 Squadrons of B-17 bombers fly over in formation as a line of soldiers and sailors parade along Pennsylvania Avenue. President and Mrs. Roosevelt and their son, Marine Corps Reserve captain James Roosevelt, look on from a balcony. 01:57 Military tanks, motorcades, and troops and horse-drawn artillery proceed along Pennsylvania Avenue. 02:23 Roosevelt and entourage look on from a platform. 02:53 Title card announces that Wendell L. Willkie, defeated Republican candidate, urges aid to Britain. 03:01 Willkie and company board the Yankee Clipper of Pan American Airways in Port Washington, New York for a flight to Great Britain. 03:11 Willkie tell the press of his agenda for traveling to England. 03:28 Willkie and his entourage wave to crowds before boarding the plane. The sea plane prepares for take off. 03:43 Willkie arrives in England aboard a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight and heads to 10 Downing Street. 03:54 Willkie and Prime Minister Winston Churchill pose for cameras. 04:16 Willkie and Ernest Bevin at the Labor of Ministry, and then to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Willkie meets with soldiers and civilians, shakes hands and fraternizes on the street and in pubs. 04:47 Willkie and others enter a public bomb shelter during an air raid. Inside the shelter he speaks with citizens about the war and pressing issues in England. 05:12 Willkie addresses the press and public, noting how many shelters he’s seen and how strong and resilient the people are. 05:31 A title card notes that England has sent a Cabinet Minister as Ambassador to Washington, DC. 05:40 Lord and Lady Halifax board the fishing steamer Coreopsis as Winston Churchill bids farewell. Halifax transfers at sea to the battleship HMS George V as the ship sails across the Atlantic. 06:30 A welcoming committee aboard President Roosevelt’s yacht greet Lord and Lady Halifax at the Naval Academy dock in Annapolis, Maryland. 06:40 Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox and Secretary of State Cordell Hull in conference with Halifax. 06:52 Lord Halifax address the American public in a recorded message expressing his appreciation for American hospitality. 07:15 A title card announces the National Defense at work. 07:18 The Senate Chamber in the U.S. Capitol Building. Committees discuss Lease Lend bill. Cordell Hull testifies 07:52 Montana senator Burton K. Wheeler speaks in opposition 08:08 Texas Senator Morris Sheppard professes his support of the Lend Lease bill. 08:37 Workers toil in munitions factories, shipyards, launch of the cargo ship SS Cape Alava on August 3, 1940. 08:57 Factory workers assemble Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighters while other factories produce munitions. 09:11 U.S. Army soldiers in parade dress march. 09:15 Soldier carrying duffle bags board a transport ship, 09:27 National Guardsman assemble and march. 09:32 Civilians line up for induction 09:40 William Knudsen, co-chair of the Office of Production Management, speaks at a conference encouraging increased production for the war effort. 10:03 U.S. Army cadets in parade dress march. 10:17 End This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com