Film opens showing two U.S. Navy Colorado-class battleships leading two others in a line of U.S. Navy battleships underway in a harbor area. Glimpse of officers on bridge of a battleship. Prow of ship creating wake. Variety of U.S. warships engaged in tactical exercise maneuvers. Several views of Mahon-class destroyers leading the fleet seaward in battle order. At TC: 1:54, USS California (BB-44) is seen from port side while underway. Next, Curtiss SOC Seagull observation planes are launched from warships and fly over the fleet in flights of three each. New Mexico class battleship underway at TC: 02:20. The USS Tennessee (BB-43) is seen at TC: 2:25. Closeups of observation aircraft in flight with pilots visible. The USS Aylwin (DD-355) seen around 2:45, then the USS Farragut (DD-348), the USS Case (DD-370), and the USS Monaghan (DD-354). Sailors astern on a destroyer launch depth charges. Wickes-class 4-stack destroyers on the horizon dropping depth charges. Closeup of ashcan depth charges rolling off stern of destroyer. New Mexico class battleships maneuvering. (World War II period).
From a U.S. Navy recruitment film. A simulated combat operation of the U.S. Navy begins, with each member of the crew in his position. A mariner blows bugle. Their target is an enemy ship entering their territory. The deck crew loads guns of the warship with huge projectiles. The cannons fire in sequence and the enemy ship is destroyed. (World War II period).
A submarine diving and them moving at good speed in the deep sea waters. Underwater submarine shots. Views of the submerged submarine
U.S. President Harry Truman and Secretary of State George C. Marshall enter the White House Oval Office for discussion on some issue. President points to particular locations on the globe while Gen. Marshall listens carefully. Press photographers take photos of the meeting.
President Harry Truman and Secretary of State George C. Marshall step out of a car and move to address the press media on an airport. Behind them a U.S. Airforce aircraft is visible. President addresses the press. Both dignitaries shake hands. Secretary Marshall moves toward the airplane. U.S. military personnel salute the officials.
General George C. Marshall and JCC members gathered in investigating the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. General Marshall taking the oath and testifying before the Senators and Representatives. View of the committee members including the Chairman, Kentucky Senator Alben Barkley. The members of the meeting listen carefully to him. The press take notes of his address. (World War II period).
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