SCHOOLS AT WAR EZRA STONE TOMMY TUCKER 16" RADIO TRANSCRIPTION DISC Rare
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Description
The "War Saving Staff Radio Recording, Special B, Schools at War, Tommy Tucker Patriot" is a notable historical artifact from the World War II era in the United States. It is a radio recording that was part of a broader effort to encourage patriotism and support for the war effort among school children.
#Context
- **Time Period:** World War II (1939-1945)
- **Purpose:** To promote war bonds and savings stamps among American schoolchildren.
- **Campaign:** Part of the "Schools at War" program, which was an initiative by the U.S. government to involve children in the war effort by encouraging them to buy war savings stamps and bonds.
#Content
- **Tommy Tucker Patriot:** A fictional character used in the recording to personify the ideal patriotic American schoolchild. Tommy Tucker serves as a role model, demonstrating how children can contribute to the war effort.
- **Educational and Propaganda Tool:** The recording was used to educate children about their role in supporting the country during wartime. It likely included messages about the importance of saving money and purchasing war bonds to help finance the military and support American soldiers.
#Significance
- **Cultural Impact:** The program aimed to instill a sense of national duty and patriotism in young Americans. It was part of a larger strategy to mobilize all sectors of society, including children, to support the war effort.
- **Financial Contribution:** By encouraging children to save and invest in war bonds, the program also aimed to raise funds necessary for the war effort, contributing to the overall financial resources available to the U.S. government.
#Preservation
- **Historical Artifact:** Recordings like this one are preserved as part of the historical record, providing insight into the home front activities and the ways in which propaganda was used to mobilize the population during World War II.
These recordings reflect the significant role that media and propaganda played in shaping public sentiment and involvement during the war, especially among the younger generation.
On side B is “Education for life”
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We acquired this record in a large lot of transcription records from the estate of a former radio enthusiast and dealer, and will be listing many others over time.
This record has not been play tested, but we are more than happy to guarantee your purchase in the event it does not live up to your expectations.
Please view photos of this record to assess condition. We are only listing records we consider to be in reasonably good condition that appear to be playable from a cursory examination.
We will include photos of any surface scratches that are obvious to us. Thanks for your interest in this record!
We are happy to combine shipping for multiple auctions or buy it now’s and will refund excess shipping paid.
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The Treasury Star Parade was a radio program created by the United States Department of the Treasury during World War II to promote the sale of war bonds. These broadcasts featured popular celebrities of the time who participated to help raise funds for the war effort.
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