Parked P-40 aircraft of the U.S. Army Air Corps 8th Pursuit Group, seen from a vehicle driving along the flight line at Mitchel Field, Garden City, Long Island, New York. They are parked along the sides of hangars. Complete change of scene shows waterfront with P-40s diving in flights of 3 aircraft, each, and firing at target in the water. Next, they are seen flying overhead in a loose formation of 18 aircraft. Another shot of bullets striking water during gunnery practice. Brief glimpse of the 18 aircraft formation (World War II period).
President Franklin D.Roosevelt (FDR) sitting at a desk, reading congratulatory letters and telegrams from supporters. He is surrounded by grandchildren: Curtis Dall,Jr.; Sara Roosevelt; and Anna Eleanor Dall. Next is a closeup of FDR signing a letter thanking Dan V. Stephens for his telegram. (Stephens was Democratic Congressman from Nebraska's 3rd District, 1911-1919. He died in January, 1939.) Scene changes to the lawn at "Springwood," the Roosevelt family estate in Hyde Park, New York, where President and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt are sitting in wicker lawn chairs. She is knitting, and FDR is paying attention to the grandchildren, Sara and Curtis, who are riding horses,and granddaughter, Sara, on a pony. He talks with Sara. Closeup of Sara. The President is next seen relaxing with his stamp collection. Finally, he is seen sitting by the fireplace, with his mother, Sara Ann Delano Roosevelt.
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