A tornado in Capron, Oklahoma. Destroyed houses and buildings and rubble on the ground. Wrecked trees and equipment. Men walking through rubble. People searching for belongings in the rubble.
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt in his office in Washington DC. He addresses the nation and appeals for national unity. He pledges his fight for neutrality. Cameramen recording the speech. Men broadcasting the speech.
Officers and soldiers of the 108th National Guard Field Artillery. They practice firing with .22 caliber rifles. Men talking on the radio. Special control device facilitates practicing the effectiveness of the 'real McCoy'. Officers discussing amongst themselves and planning strategies. (World War II period).
Review of the United States Army 3rd Division. Speeding of the mechanization of the military units. The military tanks, trucks and troops reviewed. Troops march with flags. Generals salute.
Adjutant General Adams addresses the nation from Washington DC. Adjutant General Adams addresses the Nation and makes a plea for young Americans to join the Army. The United States plans to double its fighting forces. A poster of the United States Army on the wall in the background. (World War II period).
Dignitaries at the Republican National Convention, Philadelphia. Board outside the building reads: 'Headquarters, Republican National Convention, June 24th'. Republican leaders and delegates from all over the United States arrive to nominate a Presidential candidate. Thomas Dewey, Senator Robert Taft and Wendell Willkie lead the list of nominees. Governor Stassen of Minnesota delivers the keynote address. A large crowd seated inside the hall as per the seating arrangements. They cheer and applaud.
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