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Nashville’s Schools teach democratic principles and prepare to defend them, 1941 April 18

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Title	Nashville’s Schools teach democratic principles and prepare to defend them, 1941 April 18
Corporate name	Nashville Banner Eakin Elementary School (Nashville, Tenn.)
Topical entry	Schools--Tennessee--Nashville Civil defense--Tennessee--Nashville Public schools--Tennessee--Nashville
Geographic entry	Nashville (Tenn.)--History--Sources Nashville (Tenn.)--Social life and customs Nashville and Davidson County (Tenn.)--History--Sources
Description	“Nashville’s public school officials have planned a program based on democracy and defense. Not only are young people taught the fundamentals of their form of government, but they are taught the necessary principles of preserving it … even fifth grade pupils like those shown in the library at Eakin School are being taught the value of reading magazines, books, periodicals, and other material to keep themselves well informed throughout their lives. The habit, once formed, will lead to clear thinking, rounded individuals.” Source: Nashville Banner, April 18th, 1941. Forms part of Record Group 412, Photographs Collection. 1 photograph negative : b & w ; 4 x 5 in.
Publisher	Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County Archives, Nashville Public Library
Date	1941-04-15
Type	Still Image; Negatives
Format	image/jpeg
Identifier	RG 412 768 Schools Nashville City DefenseApr15 1941 005
Relation	Record Group 412
Rights	U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital content, which is provided for educational purposes only and may not be downloaded, reproduced, or distributed for any other purpose without written permission. Please contact the Metro Archives, Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee, 37219. Telephone (615) 862-5880.
Location	Closed Stacks, Metro Archives RG 412