Defense Transportation Director Requests US Spend Vacation At Home

The video discusses the massive movement of three and a half million troops from the Atlantic to the Pacific, emphasizing the need for civilian cooperation by reducing vacation travel. Colonel Johnson urges civilians to avoid trains and buses unless necessary for the war effort. The vacation season coincides with peak military travel, and civilians are encouraged to spend vacations at home to support the largest transportation movement in history.

What is the primary focus of the troop movement discussed in the video?

• Increasing civilian travel during summer

• Transporting civilians to vacation spots

• Moving troops from the Pacific to the Atlantic

• Relocating troops from the Atlantic to the Pacific

How can civilians contribute to the military effort according to the video?

• By taking more vacations

• By using trains and buses more frequently

• By reducing their travel on public transport

• By traveling internationally

What is the reason given for civilians to stay off trains and buses?

• To avoid crowded public transport

• To help win the Japanese war

• To save money on travel expenses

• To support local tourism

What coincides with the vacation season this year?

• The beginning of winter

• The start of a new school year

• The peak of returning military travel

• The end of the Japanese war

What is the ultimate goal of asking civilians to spend their vacations at home?

• To save money for the government

• To make the largest transportation movement in history possible

• To promote local businesses

• To reduce pollution