8181. World War II prologue, U.S.A. (28:29)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Reviews, through documentary scenes taken from the National Archives, the historic events which led to the entry of the United States into World War II. Records the failure of the League of Nations to take strong action against the aggressive acts of Japan, Italy, and Germany. Highlights the war of nerves, the successive Axis aggression, U.S. Neutrality Acts, the various agreements and pacts, and the declaration of war by England, France, and the United States. Documentary of events leading to United States entry to World War II. Different stages through which American public opinion passed as events in Europe took place are described.

8182. Worrywart (Worry) (30:55)

Date:
1996
Main contributors:
Agency For Instructional Technology
Summary:
Program 14 of Looking From The Inside/Out series examines why we worry. Distinguishes between realistic and unrealistic worries. Develops strategies for using worry in a positive way. Promotes decision making skills (confronting fears, finding things to do, talking to each other) as an effective strategy for dealing with everyday worries.

8183. Worst of Farm Disasters (06:23)

Date:
1941
Main contributors:
United States. Department of Agriculture. Rural Electrification Administration, Kendall Foss
Summary:
Worst of Farm Disasters was produced alongside the USDA's Rural Electrification Administration (REA) films Power and the Land and Bip Goes To Town. All three films document the life of an Ohio farm family, the Parkinson's, as they promote REA loans for modernization of small farms with electric service. Portrays the ever-present danger of fires on the farm resulting from reliance on kitchen cook stoves, kerosene lanterns and other traditional ways of farm life that would be improved through electrification. Narration conveys the message that "farms with electricity are more protected against fire loss than ever before, they are safer places to live for men and women."

8184. Would an Example Help? (22:36)

Date:
1983
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 5 from the Agency for Instructional Television series In Other Words. In this television program focusing on communication skills, host Stephanie Edwards provides on-camera commentary for stories about using standard form, language, and organization in various types of writing. A nondramatic segment presents attorney Tom Mei, who explains how it helps him to check what other lawyers have done in similar situations.

8185. Would you rather be an American? (29:56)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
Teenagers from Greece, Malaya, Egypt, and Thailand tell why they prefer not to be Americans. Discusses relations between children and parents. Presents first impressions and reactions to life in the United States. (WOR-TV) Kinescope.

8187. Wrappings and Trappings (20:18)

Date:
1971
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 30 from the Agency for Instructional Television series Images and Things.Shows how people in various cultures have made and used costumes, masks, and headdress for ceremonies and other special occasions. Considers how a person can use clothing to create a special image of himself and how clothing can effect behavior.

8188. Wrigley's "Green Giant Sweet Potatoes" (00:32)

Date:
1971
Main contributors:
Wrigley's
Summary:
A salesman tells the audience the result of competition amongst supermarket has cause Wrigley to sell Green Giant cans at the low price of 9 cents. He concludes by saying the consumer is the real winner in this price war.

8189. Wrigley's "Libby's Peas & Corn" (00:33)

Date:
1971
Main contributors:
Wrigley's
Summary:
A salesman tells the audience the result of competition amongst supermarket has cause Wrigley to sell Libby’s can corn and peas at the low price of 13 cents. He concludes by saying the consumer is the real winner in this price war.

8190. Wrigley's : 65 ¢/lb. ham (00:36)

Date:
1972
Main contributors:
Wrigley's
Summary:
A narrator tells the audience of the 65 cent per pound hams available at Wrigley’s. Close up footage of a ham slowly roasting is shown while the narrator speaks.