Medals Won From Axis Countries Used For American Bullets, Knitting Club

The video discusses the symbolic value of medals collected from citizens and immigrants, as highlighted by Mayor LaGuardia. It then shifts focus to Dartmouth's initiative, 'Knitters for the Forces of Freedom,' where faculty and students knit for Britain while conserving wool. The War Production Board advises that knitting for American servicemen should follow Red Cross requests, but Dartmouth's efforts are directed against the Axis powers.

What does Mayor LaGuardia imply about the collected medals?

• They are symbols of victory.

• They are valuable and should be preserved.

• They are now considered worthless.

• They should be returned to their original owners.

What is the primary activity of the Dartmouth team?

• Knitting for the Forces of Freedom.

• Collecting medals for the war effort.

• Manufacturing weapons.

• Training soldiers for combat.

Why is the Dartmouth team knitting for Britain?

• To compete with other universities.

• To create a new fashion trend.

• To support the British economy.

• To conserve wool resources.

What does the War Production Board recommend regarding knitting for American servicemen?

• It should be stopped immediately.

• It should focus on creating new designs.

• It should be guided by the Red Cross.

• It should be done independently.

What is Dartmouth's stance on knitting despite the War Production Board's guidance?

• They are following the War Production Board's guidance strictly.

• They are knitting only for American servicemen.

• They continue knitting with a focus on opposing the Axis.

• They have stopped all knitting activities.