Merchant Marine War Bond Drive PSA

The transcript features a merchant seaman who shares his experiences and the role of seamen during wartime. He emphasizes the importance of their job in delivering goods and materials for the war effort. The speaker highlights the resilience of the National Maritime Union members and calls for public support through bond purchases to aid their mission.

What role does the speaker identify with in the maritime industry?

• A ship's carpenter

• A ship's captain

• A naval officer

• A marine engineer

How do the seamen view their contributions during the war?

• As a temporary duty

• As a personal sacrifice

• As a regular job

• As heroic acts

What is the significance of the hiring hall mentioned by the speaker?

• It is a place for training new seamen.

• It is where seamen are recruited and return after attacks.

• It is a location for maritime trade discussions.

• It is a center for maritime research.

What action does the speaker encourage the public to take to support the seamen?

• Donate food supplies

• Join the maritime union

• Write letters of support

• Buy bonds

Why does the speaker emphasize buying bonds?

• To support the construction of new ships

• To fund maritime research

• To increase personal wealth

• To ensure the delivery of goods to fighting men