Eleanor Roosevelt speaking in Washington, DC, on behalf of annual drive for National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis

The transcript discusses the 1939 fund aimed at aiding victims of infantile paralysis. It highlights the importance of the cause, which resonates globally, and stresses the need for more havens of refuge and rehabilitation. Existing facilities must be better equipped and expanded, serving not only as places for physical healing but also as sources of courage and hope.

Why is it important to contribute to the 1939 fund for infantile paralysis victims?

• To help fund a new hospital

• To support a cause that is close to many people's hearts

• To build a new sports complex

• To provide scholarships for medical students

What is the primary focus of the 1939 fund?

• Building new schools

• Creating more havens of refuge and rehabilitation

• Developing new vaccines

• Organizing community events

What must be done to existing facilities for infantile paralysis victims?

• They must be relocated

• They must be privatized

• They must be further equipped and expanded

• They must be closed down

How are the facilities described in terms of their impact on victims?

• As sources of healing and hope

• As places of entertainment

• As educational institutions

• As centers for financial aid

What do the facilities provide beyond physical healing?

• Financial support

• Courage and hope

• Educational opportunities

• Employment services