A contingent of U.S. marines in training with rifles, at Key West Florida, is seen in a formation of two rows. They execute positions with their rifles in accordance with the manual of arms, at the commands of their leader. They present arms and follow other instructions. Next, They are seen breaking into squads, and reassembling again, as they march in close order drill. Scene shifts to marines, standing in a field practicing the proper motion for throwing a hand grenade. They carry packs on their shoulders, but have no rifles. They repeat the grenade throwing drills in unison upon command of their leader. Next, they kneel on one knee, and execute a grenade-throwing drill from that position. Closeup of marines executing grenade throw motions from kneeling position. Two marines practice these techniques in the confines of an open wooden box with a barrier simulating a trench ridge.
A U.S. Marine demonstrates his weapon familiarity by taking a blindfold test. The blindfolded marine kneels on the ground next to his Lewis machine gun. The gun is set on the ground in front of him on a bipod support. He reaches and removes the cylindrical magazine from the gun. Then he removes the stock and proceeds to field strip the weapon down to the smallest parts, entirely by feel. He leans back and removes his blindfold, when done, and stands up.
Huge crowd of people fills New York City street during the Great Depression, in 1930. Some carry signs reflecting economic woes. One reads:"$25.00 a week for UNEMPLOYED."Others read: "No work, No rent;" "Down with Vagrancy Laws;" and "Join Unemployees Council." Scene shifts to Police arriving and arresting a woman and a man whom they escort into a Paddy Wagon. Police advance toward group of demonstrators, outside City Hall, holding signs. One reads: "Vote Communist." Another reads: "Food and Clothing for Unemployed," and one reads:"Fight the Speed UP SYSTEM." One reads: "We demand unemployment insurance."Several women are in the group, which retreats as the police move toward them. One man is lifted by others, above the group, in front of an entrance to the City Court. He stands on rung of an iron fence by the sidewalk. Defiant demonstrators exchange words with police officer. More signs are seen reading: "Down with Fake Employment Agencies" and "Down with Police Brutality." The crowd moves along, some taunting the policemen as they pass. A phalanx of several policemen press against the demonstrators. A woman, with a sign, falls to the ground and another helps her up. Scene shifts to an intersection of Manhattan streets, completely blocked in all directions by cars and demonstrators.
The U.S. Navy battleship, USS Tennessee (BB-43) passing the camera while conducting trials on Long Island Sound, in October, 1920, after being fitted out following her commissioning at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on on June 3, 1920. Her triple turret 14-inch guns are clearly visible as is the name, Tennessee, on her stern. She is seen again, raising plumes of black smoke as she steams in the opposite direction. All four of her triple 14-inch gun turrets are visible in silhouette. She is making good speed in very calm waters. (The camera ship is challenged to keep pace.) The Tennessee maneuvers to port in a fairly sharp turn, and the camera ship moves into her wake. A civilian, in hat and overcoat, is seen momentarily on the camera ship. More views of the Tennessee, include some from a distance as she maneuvers and heads toward the camera ship.
Holland type submarine of the Plunger class undergoing trials at the Electric Boat Company, New Suffolk, Long Island, New York. Submarine running along at periscope depth. Periscope of the submarine. Several times the boat disappears below surface and rises again (porpoising). It makes way on the surface. Civilian testing crewmen in business attire climb out of conning tower and walk on the deck. They start back down into the conning tower. Men on the deck as the submarine runs along the surface. Submarine tied up at the pier, men walking around on deck and using a plank to walk to the pier..
The City of New York fetes General Douglas MacArthur when he arrives there after being relieved of Command by President Truman. Views of the parade from viewpoint of newsreel cameramen surrounding the General's open car. Fireboats in the harbor create a huge fountain with their pumps. Trees are inundated with ticker tape.
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