Franklin D Roosevelt () Christmas Broadcast. 411224
The president speaks on the tradition and symbolism of the holidays. Tribute is given for those who are serving overseas this Christmas. Keeping peace for the sake of little children…
Winston Churchill (BBC) The White House Christmas Tree. 411224
Visiting the United States, Winston Churchill gives a Christmas greeting in the face of the spreading storm of war. A call to take time to enjoy the holiday, and have…
Fall Of Wake Island clip. 411224
Navy announces the fall of Wake, and the personnel and property loss.
FDR 410106 Four Freedoms
The president recounts America's involvement in past foreign wars to protect domestic freedom. From the wars in the first 25 years as a nation, for 99 years no foreign lands…
BBC Christmas. 401225
Hymns of joy are sung in the face of air raids. God bless the courageous men and women who find it in their hearts to celebrate. A spirit of peace…
Elmer Davis & The News (CBS) Congress Convenes Tomorrow. 400102
Congress is to convene, and a presidential wish is extended for peace in Europe. There could be disputes between congress and the president on how to accomplish foreign affairs though.…
Edward R Murrow CBS Grim Christmas In London. 401224
Christmas bells aren't ringing in the face of anticipated German attacks. There is no Merry Christmas for Londoners who hunker down and are on their last nerve.
Robin Duff (BBC) Sees London Burning. 401220
The sounds of bombs exploding set the tone for the news report. As men fight the spreading fires, people get away quickly by taking cover in undergroune shelters. And the…
Prince Olaf Of Norway (NRK) To Norwegians Living Abroad. 400101
King Olaf greets his countrymen who are serving and living abroad. He encourages citizens to unite to strengthen the country. He then switches to Norwwegian, presumably to convey the same…
Mutual Broadcast Service In Review – 1939 In Review. 400101
By its own admission, the year was one characterised by war. Actual news sound bites share stories of crime and punishment, bravery and survival, and the election of a new…