Edward Rickenbacker's Return and Interview

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker recounts his survival story after being adrift on a rubber life raft in the Pacific for 21 days. With limited resources, including only four oranges, he and his companions relied on prayers and a miraculous eagle that provided food and bait. Rickenbacker reflects on the absurdity of complaints about wartime rationing, emphasizing the importance of resourcefulness. He proposes a radical idea to swap combat troops with factory workers to boost production, urging Americans to appreciate their resources and contribute to the war effort.

How did Captain Rickenbacker feel about people's complaints regarding rationing during the war?

What conclusion did Captain Rickenbacker draw about the potential for increasing production during the war?