Parade In Support Of Savings Bonds

The video covers a bond sales drive in Independence, MO, featuring a parade with Prairie schooners and attendance by state governors and celebrities like Elizabeth Scott. The event aims to boost government savings bond sales, with Scott and Red Skelton making purchases. The covered wagons are later airlifted to other cities, promoting a nationwide call for unity and faith in democratic institutions.

What event in Independence, MO, sparked the drive for government savings bond sales?

• A local festival

• A political rally

• A parade with Prairie schooners

• A state fair

Which state governor was NOT mentioned as attending the event in Independence, MO?

• Paul A. Dever of Massachusetts

• John Doe of New York

• Forrest Smith of Missouri

• Earl Warren of California

Who added Hollywood glamour to the bond sales event by giving out autographs?

• Marilyn Monroe

• Grace Kelly

• Elizabeth Scott

• Audrey Hepburn

What was the purpose of the airlift of covered wagons to other centers?

• To promote tourism

• To distribute government bonds

• To showcase historical artifacts

• To support a charity event

What was Mr. Truman's call to the people of the 48 states?

• To volunteer for community service

• To show unity and faith in democratic institutions

• To support local businesses

• To participate in a national election