DEFENCE: Home Secretary appeals for volunteers for National Service (1939)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Civil Defence chief appeals for nation’s effort on behalf of National Service. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Sir John Anderson on National Service ENGLAND: London: Home Office: Sir John Anderson in office receives letters from Secretary, Anderson signing paper and Sir John Anderson talks SOT Sound Effects. Anderson says the reason for this service is because we must prepare ourselves for any emergency that may arise, and that as this is a free country he has no power to compel anyone to join. Personalities - Politicians; John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley (1882-1958), Mobilization; Great Britain Background: Civil Defence chief appeals for nation’s effort on behalf of National Service. FILM ID: VLVA1NUXOGH7QM67W2W6WG276BHJP To license this film, visit