A line of U. S. Destroyers tied up in a port. In the line of ships are seen DD-121 ( USS Montgomery), and DD-122 (USS Breese), both Wickes Class Destroyers that saw action with the U.S. Navy in World War II. Workers, including welders and such, are seen repairing and otherwise preparing 4-stacker destroyers for transfer to Britain in the so-called "Destroyers for Bases Agreement" of September 2, 1940.The USS Hale (DD-133) a 4-stacker Town Class Destroyer, later commissioned as HMS Caldwell (I-20), is seen underway in a channel. Lines of ships underway are seen in an aerial view.
The inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt for a 3rd term as President of the United States. National Youth Administration (NYA) representatives assemble outside a building. They line up keeping one arm distance and march off to join the inaugural parade. Women engaged in preparations for the inauguration. They stitch NYA tags on shirts and sew NYA flags and banners. An NYA flag flutters from a flag pole. Newspaper headlines about the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. A newsboy seen by the U.S. Capitol building.
The inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Washington DC. The President leaves the White House. The President seated in a car comes out of the White House. A motorcade passes on the street near the President's car. A crowd gathers along the parade route. Buildings along the sides of the street. People stand outside a building and discuss amongst themselves.
The inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Washington DC. People gather in large numbers in front of the Capitol building. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt along with many government officials stands in a balcony. They discuss amongst themselves and initiate the ceremony. Cameramen record the event.
The inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Washington DC. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt being sworn in by the Chief Justice Hughes. President and other government officials stand in the balcony of the Capitol building. The President delivers the inaugural address. Cameramen record the event. He speaks about the security and integrity of the nation. Roosevelt waves to the crowd as his car leaves the Capitol grounds. His wife seated along with him.
The inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Washington DC. Parade units pass in review. The U.S. Army Chief of Staff, General George C. Marshall, leads the parade, on horseback. The cavalry passes on the grounds of the Capitol building. People gather in a large number to watch the parade. The cavalry holds flags. Marine bands, tanks, West Point cadets, Annapolis midshipmen, NYA (National Youth Administration) contingents and the Marine Corps band march. President Roosevelt reviews the parade. Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt and Captain Philip James Roosevelt join him later. A banner reads: 'Carry on with Roosevelt'. Tanks, other military vehicles and motorcades pass on the grounds.
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