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WWII - 1945, USA Government: O.W.M. Chief Vinson Lifts Curfew And Ban On Racing

Reel Number: 220476-79

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1945,1940s

Country: USA

Location: Washington, DC

TC Begins: 18:45:29

TC Ends: 18:46:25

Duration: 00:00:56

WWII - 1945, USA Government: Office of Economic Stabilization Director Lifts Restrictions Intertitle: O.W.M. Chief Vinson Lifts Curfew And Ban On Racing. 18:45:37 Office of War Mobilization Director Fred Vinson announces lifting of some wartime restrictions. 18:45:42 SOF: “The first phase of the war is over; the second phase has begun. We still have a long, hard, bloody road to travel. The curfew & racing ban are off. Controls will gradually be lifted as soon as the war and essential civilian needs are met - not before. The American people have their feet on the ground & will continue to keep them there.” WW2; 1940s; Homefront; NOTE: Actually Frederick Vinson was the second Director of Office of Economic Stabilization 28May43 - 23Jul45 & Director of War Mobilization And Reconversion, 04Apr - 22Jul45 before becoming Secretary of Treasury & then Supreme Court Justice.

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