US "Crusade for Freedom" leaders return to New York after their last stop in France, where they were briefed by Gen. Alf

US "Crusade for Freedom" leaders return to New York after their last stop in France, where they were briefed by Gen. Alf

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General Alfred M. Grunther greets U.S. civic leaders at SHAPE headquarters near Paris. The leaders are briefed on Radio Free Europe's operations in Munich. After returning to New York, Merton B. Tice highlights the effectiveness of RFE's broadcasts to those behind the Iron Curtain. The tour inspires hope and faith in RFE's role in liberation. The American public is urged to support RFE and the Crusade for Freedom to help those in communist-dominated countries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who greeted the U.S. civic leaders at Shape headquarters near Paris?

General Douglas MacArthur

General George S. Patton

General Alfred M. Grunther

General Dwight D. Eisenhower

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the civic leaders' visit to Europe?

To inspect the operations of Radio Free Europe

To participate in a cultural exchange program

To attend a military parade

To meet with European political leaders

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the civic leaders return to after their European tour?

Los Angeles International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

New York's Idlewild Airport

Miami International Airport

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who summarized the effectiveness of Radio Free Europe's broadcasts?

General Alfred M. Grunther

Merton B. Tice

President Harry S. Truman

Winston Churchill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker ask the American public to continue supporting?

The United Nations

The Marshall Plan

The Peace Corps

The Crusade for Freedom and Radio Free Europe

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