General George C Marshall Delivers Speech to West Point Graduates

The Chief of Staff salutes the graduating class and addresses them about their role in global military operations. He emphasizes the presence of forces in various regions, including the Pacific, Europe, and Asia, and the determination to have the national flag recognized worldwide as a symbol of freedom and power. New second lieutenants are prepared to enter the war, with many joining the air core, and their peacetime furloughs are significantly reduced.

Which regions were mentioned as initial deployment areas for the graduating class?

• Europe and Africa

• Pacific, Burma, India, and China

• South America and Antarctica

• Australia and New Zealand

What is the significance of the national flag as mentioned in the transcript?

• A representation of cultural diversity

• A symbol of peace and prosperity

• A symbol of freedom and overwhelming force

• An emblem of historical achievements

Which countries were mentioned as current or future landing sites for the military?

• Spain and Portugal

• Norway and Sweden

• Ireland and England

• Brazil and Argentina

What change was made to the furloughs for the new lieutenants?

• Kept at three months

• Increased to one year

• Extended to six months

• Reduced to three days

What percentage of the graduating class aimed to join the air corps?

• Almost all

• Exactly one third

• More than half

• Less than a quarter