Bob Hannon sings "This Is Your War"

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

This song, performed by Bob Hannon, urges the american public to do their share to win World War II by purchasing savings bonds.

"speeches never won a war
squawking never won a war
sacrifice will win a war
and we've got to win
so we've got to live
so we've got to work
so we've got to give"

Sponsored by the United States Treasury Department, War Finance Division for use during the Third War Loan Drive, September 9th to September 30th. Performed with David Broekman and the Treasury Orchestra and Chorus.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

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