Fur Vests For The Merchant Marines

The transcript discusses efforts to support the merchant marine during winter by providing fair vests from America. Mrs. America is contributing by donating her partly worn fur coat, and the industry is involved by sterilizing furs and donating materials. Individual furriers are also donating their time. The transcript ends with a call to action for more coat donations from the public.

Why are thousands more old coats needed?

What message is conveyed by the phrase 'this is America? How about yours?'