Americans All - 1940s

This World War II-era short U.S. government film (a little over 16 minutes) attempts to safeguard American democracy through the message of religious and racial harmony, and to strike back at the evils of bigotry.

Towards the end of the film the noted Springfield Plan is discussed, an interracial education program implemented in the public schools of Springfield, Massachusetts (which happens to be in my neck of the woods).  

One fosters democracy by fighting bigotry, which is the main tool of fascism.

Remember this as you go to vote next month.  When one group's rights are taken away, eventually it happens to other groups.  Don't think it might not be you.

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Jacqueline T. Lynch is the author of Ann Blyth: Actress. Singer. Star. and Movies in Our Time - Hollywood Mirrors and Mimics the Twentieth Century and Hollywood Fights Fascism and Christmas in Classic Films. TO JOIN HER READERS' GROUP - follow this link for a free book as a thank-you for joining.

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