ROOSEVELT WINS -

ROOSEVELT WINS -

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The video covers the 1944 U.S. presidential election, where Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected for a fourth term, defeating Thomas Dewey. The transcript highlights the historical context of Roosevelt's previous victories, the candidates' profiles, and the public's reaction to the election outcome. It concludes with congratulations to Roosevelt and hopes for his successful leadership in the future.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the reporter for Movietone during the 1944 presidential election?

John Smith

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Thomas Dewey

Lionel Gamelin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which years did Franklin D. Roosevelt previously win presidential elections before 1944?

1930, 1934, 1938

1934, 1938, 1942

1932, 1936, 1940

1928, 1932, 1936

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Roosevelt describe himself during election occasions?

A lawyer

A teacher

A businessman

A tree grower or farmer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general sentiment of Movietone regarding the election outcome?

Disappointed with the result

Pleased that no wartime change is to be made

Indifferent to the outcome

Surprised by the result

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Thomas Dewey's reaction to his defeat in the election?

He immediately retired from politics

He refused to accept the results

He took his defeat graciously

He demanded a recount