James C. Petrillo, President of American Federation of Musicians, hosts Christmas party in Chicago for blind musicians a

The video covers Chicago's 17th annual holiday party for blind musicians, hosted by the American Federation of Musicians. James C. Petrillo announces $10 weekly payments for jobless blind union musicians. He discusses with President Eisenhower the elimination of the 20% amusement tax and reads a letter from the President about ongoing tax studies aimed at addressing inequities in the tax system.

What was the main purpose of the 17th annual holiday party in Chicago?

• To introduce a new music instrument

• To announce a new music album

• To celebrate the achievements of blind musicians

• To provide financial support to jobless blind union musicians

Who is James C. Petrillo?

• A famous musician

• The president of the American Federation of Musicians

• A government official

• A blind musician

What tax is being discussed for potential elimination?

• Amusement tax

• Property tax

• Sales tax

• Income tax

What did President Eisenhower's letter indicate about the tax system?

• It is the best in the world

• It has many inequities that need to be addressed

• It should be increased

• It is perfect and needs no changes

What assurance did President Eisenhower give regarding the tax system?

• That efforts will be made to eliminate inequities quickly

• That changes will be made slowly

• That it will remain unchanged

• That taxes will be increased