1950 - USA, Holiday: Labor Day Speech by Defense Secretary Louis Johnson, 28Aug50

See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk 1950 - USA, Holiday: Labor Day Speech by Defense Secretary Louis Johnson, 28Aug50 Slate: 28Aug50 Camera: Weber, Sound: Ward. 21:24:44 Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson in civilian clothes seated behind microphone waiting. 21:24:58 MS speaking at microphone in Pentagon, SOF: “1950 finds our way of life again challenged by the enemies of Human Liberty & Peace in the world. In Korea American men are deep in battle with evil forces. At home the American worker has rolled up his sleeve offering the patriotic service that has helped to keep America free thruout the years.” 21:25:37 “On Labor Day, symbol of the American workers Freedom, let us rededicate ourselves to the cause of Peace, to the cause of Liberty. As in the past Labor & Armed Forces are one today in willingness to work, to fight & to die if need be for that cause.” Speech more or less repeated - different camera position. Cold War; Patriotism; Encouragement; Propaganda; Holiday; Symbolism; NOTE: Johnson succeeded Forrestal 28Mar49, resigned 19Sep50 upon Truman’s request after receiving blame for initial setbacks in Korea. NOTE: If requested 21:23:59 - 21:31:15 sold at per reel rate. HOWEVER no relation between three sections. See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk