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(1) "Cordell Hull Urges 'Quick' Aid To Britain "without hesitation" - "Washington, DC: American aid must get England and get there quickly, or it won't help anybody, the Secretary of State declares at a meeting of the Society of International Law." (2) More Taxes For Defense - "Washington, DC: American taxpayers will face the prospect of much higher taxes next year, Treasury Secretary Morgenthau tells Congress committee. Americans are willing to pay the price for adequate defense, he says."…
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★★ · Hull, Morganthau · Bob Capps · 2006-07-03
Now I know what Cordell Hull and Secretary of the Treasury Morganthau looked and sounded like in 1941. There is nothing else to recommend in this boring newsreel.
★★ · Boring Speeches from Politicians · Christine Hennig · 2005-05-21
This is basically just footage of two boring speeches made on the eve of World War II by politicians, one urging aid to Britain and one announcing a tax hike for national defense. A little historical value here, but not much else. Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: *. Weirdness: *. Historical Interest: ***. Overall Rating: **.