After WW2 there was a huge increase in birthrate. (No thanks to horny returning vets) As a result the one room school houses of America couldn't handle the influx. Jam Handy produced this film to guilt the working class into supporting any tax proposal that would increase funding for education. Anything that will keep the Communist bloc from taking over is well worth the time,effort, and especially money. So go back in time and watch this short about the way you parents went to school without internet or gameboys. It will do you some good.