America First Committee Broadcasts
Before Pearl Harbor, a powerful debate raged across American airwaves: should the United States stay out of World War II? This collection of 12 vintage broadcasts captures the passionate voices of the America First Committee, featuring prominent public figures who championed neutrality and non-intervention. Spanning approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes, these recordings preserve the arguments, interviews, and speeches that sought to shape public opinion during a pivotal moment in history. Among the most compelling voices is legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh, who addresses a crowd at Madison Square Gardens with his fervent plea for American independence from overseas conflicts.
Collection Highlights
- Hear aviator Charles Lindbergh's famous address on US neutrality, delivered at Madison Square Gardens, where he argues that America must stay independent and not follow the dictates of other countries.
- Listen to Congressman James E. VanZandt of Pennsylvania as he interviews World War I veterans, exploring their firsthand perspectives on sending American service people into harm's way again.
- Includes speeches from Senator David Walsh on the meaning of participation in war, Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, former presidential candidate Alf Landon speaking against Lend-Lease, and other notable figures like Boake Carter and William Castle.
Track Listing
Show all 24 tracks (2 hours, 46 min)
- Afcb 400000 001 Alf Landon Speaks Against Lend Lease
- Afcb 400000 002 Rep James E Vanzandt Interviews Ww 1 Vets
- Afcb 400000 003 Sen Arthur Kapper Of Kansas
- Afcb 400000 004 Sen David Walsh Participation War
- Afcb 400000 005 William Castle Former Under Sec Of State
- Afcb 400000 006 Sen Edwin C Johnson
- Afcb 400900 007 Boake Carter
- Afcb 410000 008 Col Sanford Mcknighter Against Lend Lease
- Afcb 410000 009 Sen Burton K Wheeler Of Montana
- Afcb 410000 011 Messages From Public
- Afcb 410523 012 Charles Lindbergh Speaks Against Us Entry
- Afcb Charles Lindbergh Address On Us Neutrality
- Afcb 400000 001 Alf Landon Speaks Against Lend Lease
- Afcb 400000 002 Rep James E Vanzandt Interviews Ww 1 Vets
- Afcb 400000 003 Sen Arthur Kapper Of Kansas
- Afcb 400000 004 Sen David Walsh Participation War
- Afcb 400000 005 William Castle Former Under Sec Of State
- Afcb 400000 006 Sen Edwin C Johnson
- Afcb 400900 007 Boake Carter
- Afcb 410000 008 Col Sanford Mcknighter Against Lend Lease
- Afcb 410000 009 Sen Burton K Wheeler Of Montana
- Afcb 410000 011 Messages From Public
- Afcb 410523 012 Charles Lindbergh Speaks Against Us Entry
- Afcb Charles Lindbergh Address On Us Neutrality
