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I'm An American Day 1943 part 3

Recorded Sound | Digitized | RG Number: RG-91.0081

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    Description
    On May 16, 1943, the I’m An American Day radio broadcast in Central Park continues with Vice President Wallace addressing the crowd. He expresses hope that victory in Europe will allow democratic ideals to spread. Irving Lehman, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, warns the crowd of taking American freedoms for granted. Judge Lehman reflects on having seen every piece of human dignity and liberty be destroyed by dictators in the last decade. He claims America is growing sick from stories of death, but thrilled the spirit of freedom is still alive. He praises the youth marching off to war to defend their country and freedom. Opera singer Lawrence Tibbett recites “De Glory Road” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Reverend Aloysius C. Janine gives the benediction. He encourages peace through charity and justice. Frank Sinatra, Risë Stevens, Lawrence Tibbett, the Mass City Bands, as well as the Wax and Waves Glee Club sing "od Bless America."
    Date
    Broadcast:  1943 May 16
    Format
    WAV

    Physical Details

    Language
    English
    Genre/Form
    Radio broadcasts.

    Rights & Restrictions

    Conditions on Access
    This archival media can only be accessed in a Museum reading room or other on-campus viewing stations.
    Copyright
    NBC Universal
    Conditions on Use
    Contact NBC Universal at www.nbcuniarchives.com for permission to duplicate and use this film or sound recording.

    Administrative Notes

    Recorded Sound Provenance
    The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum purchased digital copies of these sound recordings from the Library of Congress in March 2018.
    Recorded Sound Notes
    More information about I’M AN AMERICAN:
    https://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/our-history/historians-mailbox/im-american
    https://www.npr.org/2017/10/16/557338355/im-an-american-radio-show-promoted-inclusion-before-world-war-ii
    Recorded Sound Source
    Library of Congress - Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division (MBRS)
    Record last modified:
    2024-02-21 07:27:13
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