US Censor Chief Byron Price Sworn In

The video discusses the establishment of the Office of Censorship during wartime, highlighting the roles of key figures like Postmaster General Walker and Mr. Price. It explains the censorship practices adopted to monitor communications, similar to those in England, and emphasizes the necessity of these measures as wartime precautions.

Who was Postmaster General Walker associated with in the new Office of Censorship?

• The President

• The Attorney General

• Mr. Price

• The Secretary of Defense

What role did Mr. Price assume in the Office of Censorship?

• Head of Communications

• Chief of Staff

• Director of Censorship

• Legal Advisor

Who administered the oath to Mr. Price?

• The Secretary of State

• The Attorney General's assistant

• The Vice President

• The President

What is a key similarity between the censorship practices in England and the U.S. during wartime?

• Both countries banned all foreign communications

• Both countries had no censorship

• Both countries allowed free press

• Both countries scrutinized every item in transit

What is the main purpose of the censorship office during wartime?

• To support the entertainment industry

• To promote international trade

• To police the nation's communications

• To increase postal rates