+"Washington DC Griffith Stadium USA" +1933 stock footage and images

Babe Ruth presents baseball equipment to United States War Secretary George Dern at Griffith Stadium, Washington DC.

United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt with newly appointed Cabinet at Griffith Stadium, Washington DC for a game between the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators. Views of parade and army band playing musical instruments. Band plays several songs, opening with part of Hail to the Chief. Many advertising signs seen all over the stadium. Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees presents authographed baseball equipment to the U.S. War Secretary Mr. George Dern and speaks to Secretary Dern telling him he has sent other autographed equipment to the servicemen, and that the ball and bat he's handing over are for Secretary Dern. Secretary Dern thanks Babe Ruth for the autographed equipment which he says will be used by the military service men in training during the summer.