U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt delivers Fireside Chat speech to the nation on 29th December, 1940 in Washington D.C. during World War II. In portions from his "Great Arsenal of Democracy" speech, Roosevelt talks about lower chances of the United States getting into war by supporting the nations that are defending themselves against attack by the Axis Powers. Roosevelt speaks about supplying equipment required by the nations defending against Axis Powers. He denies any demand for sending an American Expeditionary Force outside the United States. He says that any talk of sending armies to Europe is untrue. He talks about cooperation between the Government, industry and labor. Roosevelt also speaks about immediate expansion of industries essential to defend the nation. He lays stress on aiding Great Britain through lend lease and similar programs, and Roosevelt expresses his belief that the Axis Powers will not win World War II. He says that "we must be the great arsenal of democracy."
Nisei services at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. Mr. Michael Masaoka National Secretary of the Japanese-American Citizens League Anti-Discrimination Committee, the first volunteer for service in the U.S. 442nd Infantry Regiment, delivers a brief eulogy. Taps are sounded. The flags which were held over the caskets are folded by men. Soldiers parade. Folded flags are presented to the families by U.S. General Jacob Devers.
Civilians of depot check wrecked trucks in a supply dump of Camp Gordon, Georgia. Civilians search salvageable parts. Several views of civilians as they search for salvageable parts.
Reclaimed U.S. army trucks in supply dump of Camp Gordon in Georgia, United States. Line of trucks reclaimed. Trucks are hoisted. Trucks are anchored onto RR (railroad) flatcars. Men work on trucks loaded on flatcars.
Reclaimed U.S. army trucks in supply dump of Camp Gordon in Georgia, United States. Salvageable trucks, ambulances and jeeps being washed and reconditioned. Men work on vehicles.
Training of U.S. Signal Corps linemen at Camp Gordon in Georgia, United States. Signal Corps linemen climb poles in training session. The men strap themselves to poles. When they get to top, they spread out their hands. A man comes down to pole. A non-com (non-commissioned officer) checks man's equipment and shows him how to dig his foot-clamps into the pole. The man tries, he slips at first, and starts again.
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