Watchtower Over Tomorrow
"Beginning with a prologue by Secretary of State Stettinius, who points out that our Government under the leadership of President Roosevelt has been working to avoid future wars, the film proceeds to depict pictorially the incidents which culminated in the Dumbarton Oaks Conference and the San Francisco meeting and shows one way of avoiding a third World War." ("Teacher Committee Evaluation of New Films," Educational Screen, June, 1945, 248.) Opens with footage from the 1936 film "Thing to Come" to warn against the destructive power of weapons in the near future. Presents a fictionalized account of the founding of the United Nations.
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Edward Stettinius, Jr.: speaker
In The Wake of The Armies
Briefly explains the purpose of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) and shows the signing of the document by President Roosevelt. Through scenes of war-ravaged Europe, families fleeing their homes and ruined cities, this film shows the necessity of UNRRA to provide food and medical supplies to countries in need. Focuses on the importance of relief work throughout Europe to build a stable post-war future.
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