Activities of soldiers in Derby, England, United Kingdom during World War I. The U.S. Army General John J Pershing arrives at a military base. The soldiers stand at attention. General Pershing with the staff reviews the soldiers. Views of various heavy rail guns. The General inspects a railroad gun. The soldiers aiming the railway gun to demonstrate it to General Pershing.
The Kentucky Derby in the United States, and the Grand National Steeplechase in the United Kingdom. The spectators seated in a stand to watch the Kentucky Derby horse race. A weapon trainer, James E. Fitzsimmons. The horses run in the Kentucky Derby horse race. America Jockey William Lee Shoemaker on horse Gallant Man during the race. Iron Liege competing against Gallant Man. Iron Liege wins the race. Iron Liege with jockey as they receive the prize. Change of scene to Liverpool, England. The horses jump the famous fences in the England Grand National Steeplechase. The horses fall while jumping. Sundew wins the race in Liverpool, England.
British women, wearing thick coats and elaborate headdresses, are being welcomed by a gentleman and two rows of Boy Scouts as they exit a car during World War I. Streetcar behind is labeled "Aldgate Ilford " They enter an unidentified building with a large sign outside advertising "Scouts" Also on on the building is a poster advertising an April, 1917 meeting with "Nourishing Food" and "Come Early" with the partial title "The Lycell ". Two boys in the crowd drink porridge from pitcher and bowl.
Spectators gather as Hill Gail, the racehorse romped home to victory in the Kentucky Derby as Eddie Arcaro scored his fifth triumph in the turf classic in Louisville, Kentucky. People purchase tickets. Hail gail running. Scene changes to the Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree in England, United Kingdom. Several horses falling after leaping. Horse named "Teal" with jockey Arthur Thompson wins the race.
A man displays a Dayfield Body Shield vest standing in a field in the United Kingdom during World War I. He displays the back and front portions of the body armour vest which weighed 15-20 pounds and had metal plates sewn in the fabric. Fence and trees can be seen in the background.
The 177th Running Derby at Epsom Downs in Surrey, England. Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret arrive at Epsom Downs for the Derby. Horses in the paddock before the race. The horses leave the gates as race begins. Huge crowd cheering during the race. Horse named Lavandin wins the English Derby.
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