Activities of coast guards aboard a cruise liner in West Palm Beach, Florida during World War II. SS Manhattan luxury liner of the United States Lines underway at sea. The coast guards aboard a motor boat reach SS Manhattan luxury liner. They move the cruise passengers to tow the vessel off a sand bar.
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt visits a hospital to cheer crippled children in Washington DC. The First Lady of the United States Anna Eleanor Roosevelt cheers crippled children at the hospital during an informal bedside visit. A nurse examines a crippled child on the bed. Mrs. Roosevelt stands beside a nurse who is working with a young boy in a large water tub (possibly polio victim).
The 39th Annual Cat Show of the Atlantic Cat Club at the Hotel Taft (152 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019) in New York City. A woman brushes the fur of a Persian cat. Persian cat tries to paw brush while being groomed by its owner. Pet owners holding and cuddling their cats. A bald man with two Persian cats. Persian cats posing. Two Tabby cats posing at a faux forest background during the show.
A 100 mile auto race on the Ascot Track in Los Angeles, California. A large crowd of spectators gathered at the Ascot Park to watch the 100 mile auto race. The 100 mile, 200 lap classic auto race begins. The crowd cheer the racers. Wally Pankratz wins the race. His relatives and family greet him.
Golden Gloves preliminary bout in Mineola, New York. A large crowd of spectators gathered to watch a Golden Gloves preliminary bout. Boxers box in a ring during the match. The spectators cheer the boxers. A referee judges the match.
An officer of health charity "March of Dimes" addresses the citizens of the United States. The officer seated at a desk. He addresses the nation and asks the Americans to join in the parade of dimes and aid for infantile paralysis (polio) victims. A nurse examines a crippled child. Children suffering from polio are seen in a hospital. View of a special swimming area and harness apparatus for patients with polio In a theatre, a kiosk is seen with a banner that reads: "drop a coin here" and is raising money to fight polio and other childhood ailments. Theatre patrons are seen dropping coins in the slot to help with the fundraising effort. (World War II period).
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