The 10th Annual Washington International horse race at Laurel Racecourse (Route 198 & Racetrack Road Laurel, MD 20725) in Maryland. A shot from starter's gun begins the horse race. Horses gallop fast on the racecourse. Nearly 31,000 people gather to watch the race. Two horses run close towards finish. Kelso with Eddie Arcaro up finishes second. The Venezuelan horse finishes third, prior to the Russian horse. The race is won by T.V. Lark in a record period of 2.26.50 minutes. Women in the crowds cheering after T.V. Lark won the race. The prize for winner is 70 thousand dollars.
Comparison tests being performed between British Centaur Cromwell tank and U.S. M-4 tank at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland. The tanks are rolled on various types of surface such as concrete, mud and sand to compare their maneuvering capabilities.
An American soldier test drives an all terrain cargo-carrier in Aberdeen Maryland. A mule tied to a tree in the foreground. The vehicle loaded with crates is driven along muddy and rough terrain. The soldier gets off the vehicle and bends down to look under the vehicle.
Presentation Ceremony of Navy Colors at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Cadets stand in lines. A Navy Officer escorts Miss Sara Mumma. Miss Sara Mumma presents the Colors to the Commander of the First Company.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt receiving an honorary Doctor of Law degree from Washington College, located in Chestertown Maryland. View of campus of Washington College, President at stage, dons a cap and gown to receive the degree, a huge gathering at the college. Hiram Staunton Brown, Chairman of the Washington College Board, and Washigton College President Gilbert W. Mead also seen with President Franklin Roosevelt.
Navy Junior Boxing Championship in Annapolis, Maryland. Sons of Navy Academy Officers in the boxing ring practice for a match. They wear navy uniforms. Spectators seated in the stands. Two young boys fight with each other. A referee in the ring. Children in the stands cheer. (World War II period).
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