United States military (joint-services) undergo Airborne-Amphibious training exercise in Puerto Rico. Propeller of an aircraft spins. View towards rear as seaplane takes off. Several Navy seaplanes in the water. The USS Greenwich Bay (AVP-41) in San Juan harbor.
View of Insular Police Headquarters building in San Juan, Puerto Rico with American flag flying above it. Policeman opens a gate. Nationalist movement leader, Pedro Albizu Campos, dressed in civilian clothes, stands in the open gateway, and poses for the camera. Policemen shut the gate with the prisoner inside. Prisoner can be seen looking through the iron gate.
President Harry Truman watches a baseball game between the Washington Senators and Saint Louis Browns at Griffith Stadium in Washington DC, United States. This is the first time the U.S. President has attended a baseball game since World War II began. President Truman autographs the ball for the bat boy mascot of the Senators. Huge crowd gathered to watch the game. President throws in the first pitch before the game starts. Harry Truman seated with his wife Bess Truman as they watch the game. Washington Senators team wins the game 4 - 1 over the Saint Louis Browns.
General Wainwright, nicknamed 'Skinny' arrives in San Francisco, United States. General Wainwright disembarks from airplane. He is greeted by the Defense Commander. Huge crowd gathered to welcome General Wainwright. Welcome Parade on street to honor the General. General Wainwright along with his son salutes. General Wainwright disembarks from airplane in Washington and meets Mrs Wainwright. Huge crowd gathered to welcome the General at Washington monument. He receives the 'Medal of Honor' from President Harry S Truman.
Navy flying boat, Martin JRM Mars makes record flight from California to Hawaii. The flying boat prepares for its record flight. Soldiers load raw material on JRM Mars. Crew members take their place inside the aircraft, ready to take off. Martin JRM Mars takes of from water surface and begins its flight. Pilot and co pilot operate controls, seated in the cockpit. (World War II period).
Chilean copper aid vital for Allied Industry in Chile. Blast at copper mines. Train loaded with copper passes by copper mine. Copper is mined and smelted in the factory. Workers pack the finished products. Boxes of copper placed outside for shipment. (World War II period).
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