Video Parts (6 across 2 reels)
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THE THOUSAND DAYS Reel 1 · Part 2
Description
Summarizes Canada's contributions to the war effort since Britain declared war on Germany in 1939. Mackenzie King delivers a war message. Canada sets up war industries, especially munitions, and begins training pilots. Lend-lease destroyers and airplanes for Britain are presented by the U.S. Shows construction of the Alcan Highway. Churchill promises a rough fight with Germany.
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Records of the Office of War Information
Series
Propaganda, Information, and Documentary Motion Pictures
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