Opening scene shows Imperial Japanese infantry with rifles and T-100 sub machine gun in a Daihatsu Landing Craft, off the Philippines. Remainder of the brief film shows Philippine President Manuel Quezon standing outside a building, appearing ready to commence a public broadcast. Microphones are set up nearby. ( Clip is silent except for some faint music in background at the beginning.)
Former U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St James (United Kingdom) Joseph Kennedy testifies on Britain's wartime situation before House Foreign Affairs Committee conducting hearings related to House Bill 1776 (Lend Lease) in Washington DC during World War II. Kennedy replies upon being questioned about wartime situation in Britain. He speaks about destruction of ships and says that the situation in Britain is critical since fall of France. Crowd seated.
Former U.S. Ambassador to UK, Joseph Kennedy records a speech in Washington D.C., United States during World War II. He says that Congress should not abdicate completely its authority or power. He further says United States should not go to war unless attacked. He favors making the United States militarily strong, especially in airpower. He emphasizes that the U.S. should avoid getting involved in war.
U.S. Ambassador to UK Joseph Kennedy records a speech in Washington D.C., United States during World War II. He espresses concern about the "habit of smearing an opponent" because one disagrees with what he stands for. He asks, how can we maintain national unity when the motives of patriotic men are indiscriminately assailed. He says that if intolerance of contrary opinions flourishes, at this point of time, then future of theUnited States is dark.
Former U.S. Ambassador to UK, Joseph Kennedy, records a speech in Washington D.C., United States during World War II. He speaks about candidly reporting on the situation of United Kingdom while he was Ambassador to UK.
Former U.S. Ambassador to UK, Joseph Kennedy, records a speech in Washington DC., United States during World War II. He speaks about the remarkable morale and courage of the British people and questions whether the Germans are just as tough. He says a prediction, now, of England's defeat, would be senseless.
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