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General Drum and James Landis re Civilian Defence

Reel Number: 221020-11

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1940s

Country: USA

Location:

TC Begins: 17:08:49

TC Ends: 17:13:30

Duration: 00:04:41

General Drum and James Landis re Civilian Defence General Drum & James Landis in front of map of US East Coast - Drum points out danger areas. General to camera re air raid defence protection and civil defense - new regulations effective February 17th. Tells general public they should be aware of new rules. 17:11:48 Landis to camera: “... all citizens should realise that the War Department has approved these new rules...These rules were drawn up to establish a uniform system for this large and vital area along the Atlantic Coast...” 17:13:02 Drum: “The press, the radio, the newsreels have been our great allies in keeping the public informed. With their patriotic help and the intelligent cooperation of all the citizens in this area, I am sure we can make these new regulations work”. WWII.

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