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Norwegian texts: Katrine Blekastad Anvik

Like most men my age -

- I had made plans.

Plans for a privacy I could choose for myself, -

- and which I could enjoy myself.

These plans, like so many other plans, -

- was placed in a world that now works as distant as another planet.

The latest world events has made it clear -

- that a great war in Europe not only possible but probable.

I've seen war, and I hate war.

I've seen how destructive forces of war -

- has torn both people and civilization in pieces.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again and again -

- and again:

The sons of the United States shall not sent into a war abroad.

I assure you, and reassure you, -

- that everything this government does, has it as a goal.

This country shall remain a neutral country.

So delicious to finally get its own bedroom. Right?

-I think it's similar to Skaugum. - I do not think so.

What if we put the beds down and the dressers as we have them at home?

Yes!

Oh, how strong you are! You too, Harald.

Yes, these. Signe?

Like that.

- Just like in our room. - Does it feel like home? Is it better?

My good girls. And little Harald.

See! Vimsas chewing gum.

Yes!

Vimsa's cuddle hook was here.

When's Vimsa coming, really?

-But Vimsa can not ... - Can not what?

-Come here? -Ragnhild.

-Why not? -She can not take the boat alone.

She is doing best at Skaugum. Right?

Now comes the bear ...

-Now you should get ... -No! No!

-What is it? -I miss Dad!

Little ... Come on, girl.

-Me too. -I want to go home.

Me too.

I will do everything I can so that we can go home soon.

I promise.

April 9 was ours small peaceful country attacked.

We fought everything we could, but ...

- A little water? -Yes.

Yes?

It's completely full out there. Your language.

No, I'm talking here. I have practiced.

Yes, but I allowed myself to do some small changes this morning.

Only a few small improvements, but essential.

The war is a sensitive issue here, and we must avoid stepping on anyone's toes.

Relax completely. It's just reading from the sheet.

On behalf of Sjømannskirken is it a great pleasure for me -

- to welcome to Her Highness Crown Princess Märtha.

Your Highness, are you ready?

It will be fine. They do not bite.

Good day.

Thank you, pastor and all of you who attended.

Pardon.

Does she bleed nosebleeds?

Pardon.

Oh my God ...

It's starting to rain ...

Your Highness!

I almost forgot to give you these. A small moving-in gift.

-Thanks. -Can I ask you for another case?

Could you ask the President about meeting me?

The President has already done so so much for me and my kids.

It does not fit to exploit his benevolence.

-If you can post ... -I can not interfere in politics.

To help Norway mobilize against the Germans can then not just be politics?

It's personal for you too, right? One meeting is all I ask for.

Yes, I'll see what I can do.

-Thanks. -Goodbye.

Your Highness, over here!

Thanks.

-Where should I put the flowers? -Just seen them there.

I want them to go all the way down to the floor.

Can I suggest having them shorter? For the window sill. It's in fashion now.

This is only temporary. I want the curtains to take home to Norway.

Of course, Your Highness.

Good morning everyone!

-So beautiful flowers. Thank you. -You're welcome.

-Grandfather! -Yes.

I knew you would recognize him. It's for you.

-Say thank you godfather, now. -Thank you, godfather.

No, in English.

-Thank you, godfather. -You're welcome.

So sweet of you.

-Is it the family album? -Yes.

-Can I have a look? -Of course.

I had an undeveloped movie in the camera when we left.

Oh, that's Harald.

I'm so sorry, Märtha.

I can not imagine what you have been through.

How is the election campaign going?

It's going to be smooth.

-But you are then the best candidate. -Thanks.

But I'm scared Mr. Willkie has one advantage.

He is completely new to politics, has never held a public office.

That means he has not made a mistake or acquired enemies - yet.

-What prevents you from stepping aside? -The war.

-Can't a successor take care of that? -We have no suitable candidate.

And Willkie ... It's going to be a disaster to leave this to an amateur.

So it's not the war itself which hinders you, but the sense of duty?

I really do not want this. Eight years is more than enough.

What would you do? if you could choose?

If you were not president?

Run through the field.

Stumble. Lie in the grass and look up at the sky.

Go up a mountain, look at the view.

Feel free.

But I'm chained to this chair from morning to evening.

People come into my office day out and day in.

Most people want something from me, often things I neither can nor will give them.

You are also sitting in a chair. But if something goes wrong or you get tired, -

- you can get up and go for a walk. You can leave the room.

I can not.

What about you, Märtha?

What would you do? if you were not to become queen?

No one has asked about it before.

Telephone, Your Highness. From London.

Oh. Excuse me.

-It does not feel right! -Invite both for dinner or something.

But ... Dinner?

The only thing I want is the Morning Paths is in the same room as the president.

He's the President of the United States! He's in the middle of an election campaign.

He probably has other things to do than to come to dinner?

But has he visited you now?

This is important, Märtha. It's about the interests of the Allies.

-I'll see what I can do, but ... -Thanks. Thank you, Märtha.

-You ... -Don't let him wait, then. We'll talk soon.

-Yes. -Goodbye.

Oh, how nice I am now!

Too bad I have to go, because I want to stay here.

-Oh, do you have to go so fast? -Yes, I have to campaign.

Say goodbye, children. Do I get a hug?

Come and bathe in the White House anytime!

- Have a good time, godfather. -I love you.

See you soon.

-I just want to ... -Listen ...

You first.

I just want to say that it's so good to talk to someone -

- which does not have a hidden agenda.

Believe me, it almost never happens.

You make me relax. My dear.

-And I appreciate that. -Likewise.

Is there anything you need that can ease this for you and the kids, so just ask.

I ...

I'm sorry, but I have to ask.

Could you please hit it off the Norwegian ambassador, Morgenstierne?

So you have an agenda.

-I'm sorry, I was asked ... -Märtha. I understand.

But I have to refuse. Many European Ambassadors have requested a meeting, -

- and everyone is looking for the same thing: "Please sell us weapons."

But the law of neutrality forbids sale of weapons to countries at war.

It's not something I want more than to plant his fist in Hitler's face.

So you want to fight the Nazis, but say to the voters that you do not want it?

Yes. It's politics, Märtha.

And politics is about knowing which cards to play when.

You make it sound like a game.

I'm sorry, but attacked on my country does not look much like a game.

I understand that. I do.

Thanks for coming.

Mr President, the car is ready.

Sir.

Drive the car! Are you ready, Mr President? One two Three.

Men ... Did you really try?

Yes.

With all due respect, I do not think so They understand the scope of this.

The whole future of Norway stands and falls on America.

-Europe stands and falls on America! -I'm fully aware of that.

That is why there are ambassadors in line to talk to him.

And you unfortunately represent a very small country.

Yes. You do too.

No, you probably could not expect something different.

I'm totally incapable of that.

The Crown Princess did the best she could.

It was not good enough.

Election day marks the end of the litigation.

The jury is elected independently of race, color, religion, or sex.

In town and country, in fine weather and storm! An estimated 45 million voters -

- goes to the polls to exercise the right to elect its president.

It's late at night, and the election result is still uncertain.

The current election result represents 46% of the votes -

- and are figures based on information from polling stations in the east, in the south and in the Midwest.

The results from the west are ticking in now.

The result reaches 24 of 48 states is spoken up, Roosevelt gives a small lead.

But Willkie leads in several states which Roosevelt won in 1936.

Som Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

The result from Indiana can also go in Willkie's favor.

Should he win this state, he will get 14 more electoral votes.

-Sir ... -Let me be.

-Can I ... -Leave me, damn it!

He won!

Yes.

Is not the Crown Princess happy?

Yes, that's good.

What is it?

We should not have too high hopes to what the president can do for us.

-Can't you take care of the flowers? -Should I remove them?

Yes please.

Thanks, Missy.

Down Pennsylvania Avenue comes the president.

Mr. Roosevelt returns to the capital for the first time after the election.

Over 300,000 people welcomes the President.

It looked good!

-And this and that. -Not too much cake. Then you will be bad.

No. No ...

-End, Astrid. - He has no legs.

It's not nice to stare.

Tender. Tender! Where are his legs?

I do not know. But it's not pretty to point like that at others, Astrid.

He was a sailor. He had to amputate legs when his ship was torpedoed.

-What does "amputate" mean? -Such, Astrid. Come on, we'll find Ragnhild.

-Excuse me. -Four Norwegian ships sank.

Get survivors.

He has an old mother and wife and children he has not seen in a long time.

He cares about them. Sorry, I do not think it is wise ...

-I'm Crown Princess Märtha. -I know who you are.

I'm sorry for what has happened to you.

I think the effort like you war sailors do for our country ...

You took the gold and left.

Let the Germans slaughter us. The King, the Government, -

- the whole hurven stuck his tail between his legs and left!

You should be ashamed! Shame on you!

Alfred, we go and have a cup of coffee.

... with a little rose pattern, or with even more color, if applicable ...

New attacks on convoys

-What do you think? -They can choose.

-Anything? -Yes, what you think fits best.

Determined, De.

I like the blue.

This way, Your Highness. Hello.

You're welcome.

This way.

Alfred, you have a visitor.

What happened here the other day ... I just want to say that I understand -

- why you think so about me and my family.

"Found Alfred Alfredsen's family in Tønsberg on 1 December. "

"His mother Gunhild living in the best of circumstances. "

"Frøydis' wife is recovering from pneumonia. "

"The children are well too and do diligence at school. "

"Minstegutten Petter" -

- "have learned the alphabet."

"They hand over their greetings to theirs dear Alfred with longing and love "-

- "and the prayers of God that they must be seen again soon. "

Thanks.

Thanks.

They have to help us. The Americans ...

They are our only hope now.

-Drive me to the Norwegian embassy. - Shall stay, Your Highness.

Short-term home for soldiers and sailors

Ambassador, You have a visit.

Their Highness.

I'm sorry to the President would not meet you, -

- but I can get you something better:

A direct line to him at any time.

Me.

Thanks.

Pretend I am the US President.

They have one hour available to bring the most important thing he needs to know now.

The morning paths, you have pointed out my lack of political insight.

Now you have the opportunity to do something about it.

Are you not going to offer the president fire?

Dear Ambassador, welcome to the oval office!

What can I help you with?

Sit down, sit down.

What can I help you with?

No time to waste, my good man.

-Yes, Your Highness. "Yes, Mr President," you mean.

Of course. Mr. President.

They are probably aware of -

- that the Norwegian gold reserves is safely located in America.

This makes the government unique opportunity to buy military equipment ...

Wait, wait, wait.

... directly from US manufacturers.

I have various suggestions.

It can benefit both, so it's not just a military deal.

Churchill has been on the same page, as 50 destroyers against ...

If he turns away, put it bluntly.

And can one do that in a way that does not compromise -

- America's policy of neutrality ...

That we take the help we can get. We need ten to fifteen ships.

The plan now is simply going to attack.

Can I help them? No, Märtha, they're in a meeting ...

-Märtha! -I'm sorry.

- It's okay, Missy. -Well, then we're done here.

Please stay, Eleanor, If you have time.

I will make a recommendation on behalf of the Norwegian government.

It sounded formal then. What is it about?

We want to ask the United States to sell us weapons, aircraft and other military equipment -

- in the fight against the Nazis.

Märtha, we've talked about this before.

The law of neutrality does not allow me to sell ...

What about the 50 destroyers you just sold to the UK?

Technically, we do not have sold them some things.

We gave them some old ships, some scrap, and in return we got some naval bases.

So technically can you circumvent the law of neutrality?

Many claim that the agreement was in conflict with the law, so we do not do it again.

I've heard Churchill ask you find a way to circumvent the law, -

- so that the United States can help the British further.

You know what I personally mean.

But I have promised the voters to keep the United States out of the war.

Franklin, you've sacrificed so much to retain power.

Family life, sleep, health.

But if the power is not used to govern according to your own convictions, -

- what is the meaning then with fighting for it?

Anyone can sit here and fulfill the will of the electorate, -

- but only a strong person do the right thing.

When I was pregnant with Ragnhild, only three weeks before term, -

- Our house started burning. The whole house burned down.

The smoke and flames could be seen long distance, and the neighbors arrived quickly.

Not to see, but help put out the fire.

They took a big chance. And for what then?

To save some old furniture?

No. To be good neighbors.

-It was kind of them. -Yes, please.

But so was it the smartest thing they could do.

For, as you know, fires can spread.

And Europe is burning, Franklin.

Help my country.

Now you get no wild ideas, that is.

They have a visit, Your Highness.

Olav!

-Surprise? -Yes.

How pretty you are.

What is it?

-It's from Ulla and Rolf. -No?

They are alive and well. After the conditions.

No wait. Not away Einar.

Where's the rest of your luggage?

I only have it.

Are you not going to stay?

Yes, but ... That was as far as I could go.

Dad thinks I'm going to die as soon as he loses sight of me.

You ...

He must understand that you want to see your family. He's a grown man.

Yes.

You, I'll stay as long as I can.

Yes. The children will be sad.

Yes, I can buy some extra nice gifts for them tomorrow.

We are waiting to say, so it does not spoil the Christmas mood.

-I want to put on the star! -Careful, Astrid, so you do not fall.

-Tell us what the surprise is! -Then there is no surprise.

Right?

I'm not getting up. How do I get on the star?

Are there any kind children here?

Kind kids here ... Hi!

Hi! Hey, Harald. Come on!

Oops, you're getting heavier and heavier. So nice to see you.

-Father, look at the Christmas tree! -Look, we've decorated.

Are all those gifts to me? It's for me, it's for me ...

-That's nice. - Did you get the Christmas presents?

Yes.

So good.

We need someone who can put on the star.

-Like that. -Yes!

-It always works out, right? -Yes.

One two Three.

Children!

In honor of our guests shall we do it a little differently -

- and follow the Norwegian custom with opening the gifts now on Christmas Eve!

And I have to be the first who get to open my gifts!

-No! -Not? But I'm the boss!

-No, you're grandpa. -Just grandpa? So sad.

But I get to be the first who can give a gift? It is okay?

-Yes. -Nice.

For this gift is so special that it can not wait. Literally.

Ragnhild and Astrid, come here.

Are you ready?

Oh, I'm so excited. What could it be?

What could it be? Open it fast!

Oh, I know how much you guys miss their dog.

-And I asked their mother. -Yes. Say thank you, now.

Thank you, godfather.

Thank you.

The best so far.

Listen. This is serious.

I will present a new bill for Congress.

Protest! What happened to non- talk-politics-to-drinks-law?

Well, I'll use Presidential Authority -

- to make an exception to that rule.

-But just for me! -So unfair.

You all know the main features, -

- and me and a few others have thought about it a bit.

We mean that by arming the British now -

- we strengthen the defense of the United States.

If Britain falls, -

- who says not that maniac then want to try on us?

It sounds like an attempt at to repeal the law of neutrality.

We are still neutral.

Can you explain the logic of that? We are not as intelligent as you.

Nonsense. But still:

We do not sell weapons to the British.

We borrow or rent them out. When the war is over, we will get them back.

In order not to repeal certain applicable articles of association -

- I call it the "Lend-lease" law.

-What do you think? -It is, so to speak, political suicide.

A badly camouflaged repeal of the law of neutrality.

-Think about your legacy. - This puts the United States in danger, -

- and will get us into the war.

So you do not like it.

-I think it's a great idea. -Of course.

If Britain falls, -

- then this country stands alone as a democracy, -

- surrounded by dictatorships and totalitarianism on all sides.

In such a scenario neutrality will not protect you.

I speak from experience.

Bravo. That's exactly what I mean.

You sound like Churchill.

And I like Churchill.

-Is he sleeping? -Thank you and good night!

-Goodbye! -Thank you!

This is the best Christmas I've ever had!

-Yes, it was wonderful. -You were wonderful.

- Do you think so? -Yes, I think so.

Yuck.

Here. Thanks, Arthur.

I strongly oppose these changes. And so soon after the election.

The timing is not good, but I can not dictate world events.

-You'm in love with her. -Nonsense! Nonsense.

-Don't you think I know that look? - Are you jealous, Eleanor?

I do not care your romantic escapades.

But I care that you leave the operations your change the country's political direction!

So you think so? You know nothing about my motives!

-I know everything about them. - We can not close our eyes to -

- that the western democratic world is at stake!

This is not about about doing the right thing, -

- but about to do what is absolutely necessary!

This is not going to go well.

As the world situation is now, there is no doubt -

- that the best defense for the United States -

- is that Great Britain is able to defend himself.

It is possible to either rent out or lend munitions, -

- subject to interest, to the United Kingdom.

If you get the weapons back when the war is over, all is well.

Let me illustrate that. Put my neighbor's house on fire.

And I have a garden hose A bit away.

What do I do then? I'm not saying:

"Neighbor, the garden hose costs $ 15."

"Then pay me $ 15."

I do not want 15 dollars. I want again the garden hose when the fire is extinguished.

I recently pointed out -

- how fast the pace of modern warfare can move the matches here to us, -

- physical attacks, as we probably have to expect -

- if the dictatorships win the war.

We have learned a lot from what has happened in Europe in recent years, -

- especially of what happened in Norway, -

- where important ports were occupied as a result of betrayal and surprise.

As long as the countries of attack continue, -

- it's them and not us who chooses time -

- and place and method of attack.

That is why the future stands for everyone the American republics today in danger.

Time demands that our actions and policies -

- primarily, and almost exclusively, -

- should be about meeting this danger from abroad.

Let's say to democracies:

We Americans supports their struggle for freedom.

We will send you in ever-increasing quantities:

Ships, planes, tanks, weapons.

That is our purpose and our promise.

-This leads us into the war! - He promised to keep us out!

America first!

-America first! -America first ...