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"I am intrigued by this clip and want to look up this musical to view for sure. I have heard of it but have never seen it, and even in the small clip i can see the difference a decade can make to musicals. \n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tDescribe how the scenes in today’s Daily Dose were designed to promote American values for audiences during World War II. Be specific. Refer to props, set design, settings, etc. in your answer.I\n \n\n\n\tI think the first part of the clip where they are walking up the stairs through the hallway with all the portraits, entering the presidents office.  Also the flash back to the parade where all the flags were flying and everyone lined the streets in a show of absolute patriotism. \n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tListen carefully to the dialogue in these scenes. In what ways does the dialogue and/or the screenplay work to boost American morale? Quote specific lines of dialogue in your response.\n \n\n\n\tReferring to the \"grand ol' flag\" and \"Yankee doodle dandy, always carrying a flag or following one  \" you carry your love of country like a flag right out in the open\" \"spend your life telling the other 47 states what a great country it is\" all point to boosting american morale. \n \n\n\n\tSince this is the opening of a biographical musical, how differently do you feel this film would be if it opened with the Fourth of July Parade scene in Providence, Rhode Island vs. the opening with FDR in the Oval Office? Defend your answer.\n \n\n\n\tI think  its important to have FDR opening in the oval office. It sets the tone for a calm assertive collected president who is not only proud to be an american but strives to have all other show pride in their country as well. I think it would have felt out of sync and not had the strong connection to FDR right off the bat had the scene opened with the parade scene. It would have felt patriotic, but lacked the backing of a strong leader brimming with American pride. \n "
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