"Polar Bear" swimmers of varying ages swim in the icy waters of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. Men and women go into the frozen Lake Michigan. They use ice picks to dig holes through snow and ice into the frigid lake water. They laugh and splash water on each other while swimming
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt arrives at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. He attends memorial services for unknown soldiers at the cemetery. The President with his wife and other officials. Soldiers standing in formation. The President, his wife and the officials pay homage to the soldiers who died in war and place wreaths on a memorial.
U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern address the nation in the United States. The Secretary of War seated at his desk addresses the nation. He speaks about the working of a recovery program of the government. He states that many civilians have gone back to work as a result of the recovery program. He says that many million dollars have been added to the monthly payroll for the workers. He stresses on the need for an increase in prices for the prosperity of the country.
U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern addresses the nation in the United States. The Secretary of War is seated at his desk. He speaks about defense establishment and military preparedness.
U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern in his office in Washington DC, United States. American aviator Charles Lindbergh arrives to meet the Secretary of War. Dern and Lindbergh pose. Lindbergh is called for advice on air policy. Dern and Lindbergh shake hands.
U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern addresses officials in Washington. Dern addresses Newton Baker's committee. He talks about air mail policies and the survey of U.S. Army Air Corps.