The New Spirit

The New Spirit is a Donald Duck cartoon. It is a propaganda film made during World War II.
==Synopsis==
Donald is taught the importance of paying his income taxes willingly and promptly. Features the song "Yankee Doodle Spirit" sung by Cliff Edwards.
==Voice Cast==
*Cliff Edwards - Singer
*Clarence Nash - Donald Duck
*Fred Shields - Radio Announcer
*Eddie Holden - Talking Desk Items
==Releases==
===Television===
*Walt Disney Presents, episode #7.4: "Donald's Silver Anniversary"
===Home video===
===DVD===
* Walt Disney Treasures: On the Front Lines
==Trivia==
*Initially, when this short was being proposed, it was suggested that the main character be a generic taxpayer. But Walt Disney Productions convinced the Treasury to use Donald instead, due to his growing popularity.
*According to his tax form, Donald lives on "1313 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA", yet another reference to the duck's unlucky nature.
==Gallery==
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Category:Animated shorts
Category:Donald Duck shorts
Category:World War II films
Category:1942 shorts
Category:Academy Award nominated films
Category:Public domain cartoons