American Federation of Polish Jews. Jews gathered at Commodore Hotel in New York City, United States. The Jewish memorial prayer Kel Malei Rachamim is chanted by Cantor Moshe (Maurice) Ganchoff before the film skips to the memorial Kaddish recited by another cantor (name unknown). A man directs the music. A singer sings Kaddish. A man wipes his face with a cloth in the background. Audience listens. Men seated in Jewish World Congress meeting. Flags and posters on the stage. Several men seated on the stage.
United States cruiser USS San Francisco (CA-38) returns home, after heroic engagement against Japanese forces in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, during which Admiral Callaghan, its skipper, was killed. Sailors aboard the ship. The heavy cruiser docks in United States. Lieutenant Commander Bruce McCandless, the Commander of the ship who replaced Callaghan and guided the ship through the rest of the battle and safely home, stands with his wife. Admiral King decorates McCandless with the Medal of Honor. Crew stands in the background. Admiral King shakes hands with the Commander. (World War II period).
Sixty Italians working at Italian Pavilion in New York's Worlds Fair are arrested for violating immigration laws, New York City, United States. The men are taken to Ellis Island until they have a hearing. Men walk in lines. Building in the background. A sign reads 'Ellis Island'. The men sit in a hall. Ship in the river.
Radio controlled boat in Fort Story, Virginia. A radio controlled boat used as a target for three-inch gun crews. The boat is guided by wireless from the shore. A man operates the controls. Several men stand in a group. They fire guns. (World War II period).
USS Chowanoc (ATF-100) at Point Loma in San Diego, California. USS Chowanoc tows USS Philippine Sea (CVS-11). Two small tug boats in the background. Bow of the USS Chowanoc with USS Philippine Sea being towed. Stern of the USS Philippine Sea. A small tug boat underway. Three Large Harbor Tugs in view.
USS Chowanoc (ATF-100) at Point Loma in San Diego, California. USS Chowanoc tows USS Philippine Sea (CVS-11). Three Large Harbor Tugs in view. USS Midway in the far background. Bow of the USS Philippine Sea. Tow cable lead to the bow chock. Four Large Harbor Tugs follow behind the USS Philippine Sea. Channel of San Diego in the background. Large Harbor Tugs at port side of the USS Philippine Sea. USS Chowanoc in the background. North Island in the background. Automobiles at the port.
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