In preparation for the World War 2 Atlantic Conference, crews of the British Battleship, HMS Prince of Wales and the U.S. Heavy Cruiser, USS Augusta, prepare a gangway connecting the two ships. British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill is seen pacing the deck of the Prince of Wales, as the crews are at work. A cat is seen on deck. Several individuals pass over the gangplank. Later, President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill are seen seated on deck of the USS Augusta, as members of their respective parties mingle and converse. Sailors from the USS Augusta mingle with British sailors aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressing the 77th Congress of the United States in the annual State of the Union address. In his "Four Freedoms" speech he speaks of threats to the U.S. and all the American Republics. He calls for support to nations suffering attack from aggressors, He calls for promotion of human rights. After speaking, President Roosevelt turns to greet Congressional leaders, John Nance Garner, his Vice-President (President of the Senate) and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn. President Roosevelt is assisted as he departs the podium, using a cane. (World War II period).
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt at Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC for the Navy Day Dinner. President delivers his address. People seated at tables. The President on the podium. Cameramen recording the event. The President talks about the state of emergency, U.S. Naval contribution to the country's defense. He mentions Hitler's attack on U.S. destroyers, killing of American soldiers, and Hitler's purpose. He discusses Hitler's plan to invade and divide South America. He voices his decision to stop Hitler and his people. He talks about America's defense and the Navy's contribution to the same. The crowd applauds. The President leaves the podium. Note: The President prefaces his remarks by acknowledging the presence of General William Donovan, who shares the stage with him. Donovan headed the Office of the Coordinator of Information (COI), later renamed the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). (World War II period).
Alice Marble wins the U.S. singles championship beating Helen Jacobs in the United States. Alice and Helen play in the court. Audience watch the match from stands. Both players shakes hands at the end of the game. Alice poses.
Charles 'Chuck' Fenske beats Glenn Cunningham in an indoor mile championship in the United States. Audience in stands as they watch the race. Racers run on a track. Photographers and other people stand besides the track. Fenske poses after winning the race. Cunningham stands with his shoes hug up on a pole.
U.S. diving exhibition in the United States. Marjorie Gestring dives with another girl. Gestring dives from a spring board with a man. Gestring swims.