The Sherman Grinberg Film Library: Israel & Palestine Footage

Paramount Newsreel, 10 December, 1956: Prime Minister David Ben Gurion Attends "Defense Loan" Rally in Tel Aviv

1956
Genre:
Newsreel

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Directed by: Unknown
Production Company:Paramount
Language: Silent
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Subtitles: English, Hebrew

A rally is being held at the Habima Theater in Tel Aviv, where Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion announces the launching of the “Defense Loan” program. As a result of this new economic policy, the Israeli public will be asked to purchase bonds issued by the state, to help finance Israels defense budget, including defense expenses following the Sinai war.