Teaching Patriotic Democracy: Secure the Blessings DVD (1951)

Secure the Blessings is an exaggeratedly patriotic film that centers on the principles of democracy. The film follows an American house wife, factory owner, a senator, and others. All of these characters are facing a dilemma or issue and they are torn between doing what is right for themselves and their families versus what is better for the whole. But the point is that they are allowed to make decisions because of democracy. Through the proper education that they received as children, it is possible for them to use problem solving skills and thinking objectively to come to the right decision. Education is strongly promoted. The link between solid logic, knowledge, and reason is closely tied to democracy. Overall, Secure the Blessings is an informative relic of a strongly patriotic 1950s.

• Title: Secure the Blessings

• Run Time:23:44

• Audio/Visual: Sound, Black & White