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This fact proves that people feel the need for this kind of spiritual activity. We, as artists, fill that need.
We, as men, know that the benevolent system of government under which we are allowed to flourish is endangered.
Social changes after this war seem inevitable---an Allied victory will allow us to make those changes as democratic and beneficial as possible.
A victory by the Axis, with their totally opposite philosophy of government, would mean the annihilation of our liberal civilization. This would be disastrous. 
Everything we cherish would be hopelessly destroyed. It might take hundreds of years to creep back to the present cultural level.
Besides being artists, we are also a part of the existing world. Not only do we have to continue our work during this time but we must also help destroy the forces that are menacing its existence. 
Art and War. Some way we have to bring these two seemingly incompatible things together. 

Transcription Notes:
Not sure if I should have indicated the circled "D" (or whatever that letter is) that's near the top of the page.