Sixth War Loan Drive Parade And Booth In New York City

Sixth War Loan Drive Parade And Booth In New York City

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The video covers a parade on York 5th Ave for the Sixth War loan drive, highlighting the city's enthusiasm. It moves to Times Square, where victory is celebrated. A bond booth, topped with a miniature Statue of Liberty, is sponsored by the Motion Picture War Activities Committee. Movie showmen pledge their support for the campaign, and the success of past drives, with over 75 million bonds sold in theaters, is emphasized.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the city's early start in the Sixth War loan drive?

A speech by the mayor

A fireworks display

A parade of two wave regiments

A concert in Central Park

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What topped the giant bond-buying booth?

A large American flag

A replica of the White House

A miniature Statue of Liberty

A model of the Empire State Building

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who sponsored the giant bond-buying booth?

The Motion Picture War Activities Committee

The National Bank Association

The United States Army

The New York City Council

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did movie showmen pledge to support?

A new film festival

The new war loan campaign

The construction of a new theater

A charity fundraiser

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many bonds were sold in theaters during past drives?

Over 75 million

Over 60 million

Over 100 million

Over 50 million