Sea otters stage a comeback with man's help at a zoo in Seattle, Washington. Robert John, Major of the Aleutian Islands, stands with a sea otter. The sea otter runs over deck and the Major catches him. Fur of sea otters are taken out from a bucket, which is got by exterminating otters. Sea otters in a cage and get care from man and are first of their kind to survive in captivity.
Colorful June week at the U.S. Naval Academy winds up the Midshipmens' year with traditional ceremonies in Annapolis, United States. The color girl presents United States flag to her fiancée, George Parks, Commander of Midshipmens Company. They both kiss each other. Navy academy personnel cheer for them. Naval Academy cadets parade along with rifles.
An American colt wins British Derby in Epsom Downs. Queen Elizabeth comes to Epsom Downs to watch the British Derby. She steps from her car and is greeted by officials. A large crowd of spectators to watch the horse race. Lester Keith Piggott, an English Jockey, rides on American colt named "Never Say Die." Queen watches the race through binoculars. The race starts. Lester Keith Piggott is aged 18 years. He wins the Epsom Derby.
Retired U.S. Army Major General Walter Campbell Short testifies before a Joint Congressional Committee investigating the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He talks about attack and defends himself. He says that he did not receive any information of the attack from the war department untill December 6, 1941 and all emphasis was on defending against sabotage. He makes a statement that he does not believe that he has made any mistake regarding this attack. Other officials seated around him listen to him.
Retired United States Army Major General Walter Campbell Short testifies before a Joint Congressional Committee investigating facts leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor,December 7, 1941, and defends himself. Among the matters he mentions are the closely guarded secrets surrounding U.S. intelligence information concerning Japanese military and diplomatic communications (so-called "Magic"). At the end of his remarks, he gives thanks to the Committee for bringing out facts. Other officials seated around him listen to him. Some of those present applaud General Short, at the conclusion of his testimony. The officials stand after his testimony. (World War II period).
A large crowd gathers for the oath taking ceremony of U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt in Capitol, Washington DC. Motorcade of President of United States comes to Capitol. Crowds in fore ground. Various views of crowd. Views of Capitol with inaugural platform and people. Franklin Delano Roosevelt takes an oath to faithfully execute the office of President of United States and to protect the constitution of United States.
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