US Gen. Alfred Gruenther speaks on Radio Free Europe before a joint session of the North Dakota legislature

US Gen. Alfred Gruenther speaks on Radio Free Europe before a joint session of the North Dakota legislature

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General Alfred Grunther arrives in Bismarck, North Dakota, to address the state's legislature about NATO's advances and the importance of West German participation in European defense. He highlights the role of Radio Free Europe in psychological warfare and the need for American support for the Crusade for Freedom. Grunther emphasizes the significant financial efforts by the Soviets to jam these programs and calls for enthusiastic support from the American people, noting the positive impact of the Crusade for Freedom in Europe.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main topic of General Grunther's address to the state's legislature?

The cultural exchange programs between the US and Europe

The importance of West German participation in European defense

The economic policies of North Dakota

The environmental policies of NATO

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Radio Free Europe play according to General Grunther?

It broadcasts American music to Europe

It broadcasts behind the Iron Curtain as part of psychological warfare

It provides financial aid to European countries

It organizes cultural festivals in Europe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the broadcasts of Radio Free Europe funded?

By voluntary American contributions to the Crusade for Freedom

By European Union contributions

By advertising revenue

Through government grants

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated amount the Soviets are spending on jamming programs like the Crusade for Freedom?

750 million dollars

500 million dollars

1 billion dollars

2 billion dollars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does General Grunther recommend to the American people regarding the Crusade for Freedom?

To replace it with another program

To ignore it

To support it enthusiastically

To criticize it