Superman delivers a 1945 Christmas message, wishing peace on Earth and calling for an end to misunderstanding and hate. He invokes Lincoln's declaration that all men are created equal, urging respect across race, creed, and color as the true meaning of the season.
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But first, here's Superman himself with a personal message for you. Hello everyone, this is Superman bringing you best wishes for a very Merry Christmas from Lois Lane, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, and myself. You know, after so many years of half-heartedly celebrating this wonderful holiday while the world was at war, while the many men and women we knew and loved were scattered all over the globe, Christmas today is very extra special. It's special because many of our friends and relatives are back home to celebrate Christmas with us. And because once more, peace on earth, goodwill to men is more than just a beautiful phrase. On this Christmas Day, let's all determine to do everything we can to see that this remains a lasting peace on earth through the everyday practice of goodwill to men. You see, wars grow out of misunderstanding, hate, and intolerance. All things that were preached against by the Prince of Peace whose nativity we celebrate today. If we try to understand our fellow men, if we avoid hate and banish intolerance, we would do away with the cause for war, and this scourge would forever disappear from the earth. Try to remember always that, as Abraham Lincoln said, "All men are created equal." Regardless of race, creed, or color, we're all humans, entitled to the same respect and privileges. Here in America, all of us—black and white, Catholic, Protestant, and Jew—are all Americans. We must live together peaceably at home if we are to live in peace with the rest of the world. Let's see that forever hereafter there is peace on Earth, goodwill to men. A Merry Christmas to you all. Now, the adventures of Superman!
