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Editorial
March 6, 1941
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
New York observed Bill of Rights Week, authorized by state legislature, to educate youth on the importance of constitutional liberties via rallies and exercises, contrasting them with totalitarian regimes, while warning of subversive Nazi, Fascist, and Communist groups exposed by the Dies committee.
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BILL OF RIGHTS WEEK
Under authority of an act passed last year by the New York legislature, that state has just celebrated Bill of Rights Week, the object of which is to emphasize the "purpose, meaning and importance of the Bill of Rights," particularly in the education of children.
The week was marked by patriotic rallies by many school, church and civic organizations, with suitable exercises in which the liberties guaranteed by the first ten amendments to the Constitution were contrasted with the almost complete absence of freedom in totalitarian countries.
It is well that the youth of America should be taught to understand and appreciate these liberties, especially at such a time as the present, when subversive elements of our population are seeking to undermine and destroy our most cherished institutions.
The United States is honey-combed with organizations sponsored by Nazis, Fascists and Communists and their sympathizers, who spread their poisonous doctrines by every possible means, as has been shown by the revelations of the Dies committee.
Most of these organizations adopt patriotic-sounding names to hide their true character, and often obtain financial and other support from otherwise good citizens.
Educational efforts such as those of Bill of Rights Week should be helpful in keeping American youth from being influenced by subversive groups.
Under authority of an act passed last year by the New York legislature, that state has just celebrated Bill of Rights Week, the object of which is to emphasize the "purpose, meaning and importance of the Bill of Rights," particularly in the education of children.
The week was marked by patriotic rallies by many school, church and civic organizations, with suitable exercises in which the liberties guaranteed by the first ten amendments to the Constitution were contrasted with the almost complete absence of freedom in totalitarian countries.
It is well that the youth of America should be taught to understand and appreciate these liberties, especially at such a time as the present, when subversive elements of our population are seeking to undermine and destroy our most cherished institutions.
The United States is honey-combed with organizations sponsored by Nazis, Fascists and Communists and their sympathizers, who spread their poisonous doctrines by every possible means, as has been shown by the revelations of the Dies committee.
Most of these organizations adopt patriotic-sounding names to hide their true character, and often obtain financial and other support from otherwise good citizens.
Educational efforts such as those of Bill of Rights Week should be helpful in keeping American youth from being influenced by subversive groups.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Education
What keywords are associated?
Bill Of Rights
Constitutional Liberties
Patriotic Education
Subversive Organizations
Dies Committee
Totalitarian Countries
What entities or persons were involved?
New York Legislature
Dies Committee
Nazis
Fascists
Communists
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Celebration Of Bill Of Rights Week To Emphasize Constitutional Liberties
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Patriotic Education Against Subversion
Key Figures
New York Legislature
Dies Committee
Nazis
Fascists
Communists
Key Arguments
Bill Of Rights Week Emphasizes Purpose, Meaning, And Importance Of The First Ten Amendments
Liberties In The Us Contrasted With Absence Of Freedom In Totalitarian Countries
Youth Should Understand And Appreciate These Liberties Amid Subversive Threats
Us Infiltrated By Nazi, Fascist, And Communist Organizations Spreading Poisonous Doctrines
Such Organizations Use Patriotic Names To Deceive And Gain Support
Educational Efforts Like Bill Of Rights Week Help Protect Youth From Subversion