1943 Red Cross Fundraising Rally, Star-Studded

1943 Red Cross Fundraising Rally, Star-Studded

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

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The video covers the 1943 Cross War funds rally, featuring appeals from Eleanor Roosevelt and Princess Martha. It includes a comedic segment with Burns and Allen discussing their marriage. The video concludes with Mayor LaGuardia urging donations to support the Red Cross's efforts for American soldiers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the prominent figures making appeals for contributions during the 1943 rally?

Maestro Mayor LaGuardia and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and Norway's Princess Martha

Mayor LaGuardia and Burns

Allen Gracie and the Minister

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Burns and Allen Gracie get married according to their comedic exchange?

Los Angeles

Washington D.C.

New York City

Chicago

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous mistake did Burns make during his wedding ceremony?

He gave the Minister $5.00

He forgot to give Allen Gracie her change

He lost the marriage certificate

He forgot the wedding rings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who addressed the crowd for the solemn finale of the event?

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt

Norway's Princess Martha

Mayor LaGuardia

Burns

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Red Cross as mentioned in the final section?

To fund political campaigns

To provide entertainment

To serve Americans on all fronts

To organize social events