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Title reads: "I am an American. 1,000,000 in New York reaffirm faith in nation at war".
New York City, United States of America (USA).
Various shots crowd gathered in Central Park for patriotic rally. The crowd sing the "Star Spangled Banner". National anthem continues over montage showing American armed forces: soldiers and WAACs (Women's Auxiliary Army Corps) marching, soldiers running in combat through smoke, explosions, planes flying in formation over warships at sea, long bugler on deck of ship in front of sunset. Various shots Vice President Henry Wallace speaking to crowd from platform, he gives a very patriotic speech. Crowd then sing "God Bless America". Music continues over C/Us of people in crowd including Native American and servicemen. C/U stars and stripes flag.
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