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1939
B&W

President Roosevelt makes announcement about WWII. He explains that the United States will remain neutral. He expresses that he has "Seen war and hates war". In the subsequent clip, the largest U.S.A. liner cargo boat has been completed. Roosevelt's wife officially christens the boat by smashing a champagne bottle against its side. After this, the boats sails off.