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Eddie Cantor — Part 1
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“ JOHN EDGAR Hoover"
EUS oimectror~ ae
~~ Federal Burean of Investigation...
United States Department of Justice |
aE eke: Washington, B.@2-"5
'... May 6, 1940
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. TOLSON
en en Renn
6 .
Eddie Cantor in his broadcast from Skelly's Stadium,
niversity of=Fetea-on Sunday evening, May Sth
y Over WMAL
after referring to his friendship with Will Rogers and
the obligations of citizenship, quoted the Director to
the effect that if we used our heads today, we will not
have to use our battleships, etc. tomorrow. Ur. Cantor
then potnted' out that the Director Speaks from experience
because he has been confronted with the Job of meeting
with the enemies from within and “he has done that job
well." This statement was followed, as you will recall,
by considerable applause. Mr. Cantor then went on to say
if we used our heads we can make America what it should
be. :
A note ts attached to Mr. Cantor.
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