Canada Conducts Mock Wartime Nazi Invasion

The video discusses a $600 million victory loan campaign in Canada, using a simulated Nazi occupation of Winnipeg to emphasize the importance of vigilance and the potential loss of freedoms under Nazi rule. The event, known as If Day, aimed to encourage citizens to buy victory bonds to prevent such a scenario. The simulation was a stark reminder of the consequences of complacency, highlighting the importance of freedom of the press and worship. The campaign successfully raised funds, ensuring that such an occupation would remain a fictional scenario.

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