Members of the U.S. 442nd Regimental Combat Team (comprising Americans of Japanese ancestry) practice Hawaiian music and dance intended to entertain the troops, during World War 2. Several of the group take turns imitating hula dancers, as the musicians play. Numerous views of the men dancing. Musicians, including one playing guitar and another with ukulele, are seen at the end of the clip. (Note: Under auspices of Mr. Earl Finch, a businessman from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a similar group of 442nd soldiers, coming through Camp Shelby, was formed into the "Shelby Serenaders,"later in the war. Finch also created the “Aloha” USO in Hattiesburg, and did many other things to make life more pleasant for members of the 442nd during their training times at Camp Shelby.)
The Match Race for America's Cup in Newport, Rhode Island. Race between home-bred sailors and Captain John M. Vanderbilt and his crew for America's Cup. Sail boats of home-bred sailors, underway at sea during the race. Ships of Captain John M. Vanderbilt and his crew underway. Captain John M. Vanderbilt and his crew's ships win from home-bred sailors.
Celebration of State's 80th anniversary of admission to the Union in San Francisco, California. Parade pases along streets of city. Spectators standing either side of road. Troops march along road. Various floats pass along streets. Signs on floats: 'NSGW' and 'Mission'. Several patriots walk along road to commemorate the anniversary.
Jamestown wins prize money of $121760 in Hempstead, New York. Racing horses ride on race course. Spectators watch horse race. George D. Widener's Jamestown, thoroughbred horse wins the race and prize money of $121760 against Harry Payne Whitney's Equipoise.
War preparation of the U.S. Army in Plattsburgh, New York. U.S. troops walk beside train with their bags. Color guard with flags. An officer speaks. A group of officers poses. Thousands of artillery, tanks, cavalry troops and army trucks arrive. Two army personnel clean artillery. Horses drink water. Personnel peel off vegetables and cook food. Personnel serve themselves and eat.
Twins compete at convention held in Huntington Beach, California. Identical twins descending a set of stairs. Children descend the stairs together. An African American man and woman accompany three pairs of girl twins. Large crowds gather for the contest and cheer the entrants. Twin sets of infants, girls and boys participate.
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