WWII - 1944, Mexico: Ministry of Education Meeting, Sep44; Mexico City International Fair, Nov44

WWII - 1944, Mexico: Ministry of Education Meeting, Sep44; Mexico City International Fair, Nov44 Mexico City. Ext. Secretariat of Education w/ traffic past, pedestrians & large banner across part of building. Carved figures. Int. w/ mural at one end of Minister of Education Dr. Jaime Torres Bodet’s office; Cross of Truth w/ combination of Christian Cross & Star of David and pathway. Torres Bodet at desk talking to secretary who leaves after being given papers. 15:19:03 CU framed symbol of Universidad Nacional de Mexico. 15:19:11 Group of men & women at conference table w/ mural filling wall behind Torres Bodet. CU & shots of teachers working on educational plan for Mexico. 15:21:59 MS in office of Torres Bodet & Rafael F. Munoz Press Sec for Ministry of Education looking thru posters campaigning against illiteracy. CUs posters w/ good graphic design. 15:22:44 Mexico City Fair w/ BBC building “La Voz of Londres” at night. USSR Soviet Pavilion w/ Mexicans looking at exhibit of WWI posters, photographs, publications promoting the Soviet Union (GOOD). 15:24:51 Ext. of French Pavilion w/ flags flying; interior w/ large picture of De Gaulle & people getting information at desk. Books on display. 15:25:43 Ext. of Benjamin Franklin library of Mexico & kids looking at English language books. Large background picture. 15:26:14 Ext. of Spanish Pavilion & people looking at publications. British Broadcasting Company; Expositions; Propaganda; 1940s; WW2; NOTE: Partial or entire sold at per reel rate.