A young French functionary makes an appeal to his fellow citizens that France, even if occupied, must maintain its ideals and values: “France!” home of collective labor, proud of its culture, traditions and educational system… It now must face the black market, the American threat and Argentine tango. France is Mermoz, Racine, Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle, Chartres, Pasteur, Saint Vincent de Paul and Charles Péguy. “France, a missionary country and mankind’s greatest hope!”