Views of President Harry Truman's new yacht, the USS Williamsburg, which serves as a floating White House and a means of recreation for President Truman. The yacht is readied for him. Exterior views and interior views of the 240 foot yacht are seen, along with a motor tender on the ship. A hand polishes a brass plaque that says "President's Quarters." It was built as a private yacht in 1931, and then converted to a gunboat before its conversion to become the President's yacht, replacing the USS Potomac.
A three wheeled automobile innovative in design demonstrated in Los Angeles for the first time. A man seats in the streamlined car and drives it for a test drive. Other cars on the road.
A British jet plane sets a new speed record in London. Captain Wilson pilots the plane. A camera is set to take pictures of the jet plane. Several other planes in the background. The jet plane in flight.
A collegiate football game between the Army team from Westpoint and Notre Dame team, held in New York. The players on the field. The players seen in position on line of scrimmage. A huge crowd cheers them from the spectator area. The Army team defeats Notre Dame with a score of 48 to zero.
A football match between the Navy team and Michigan team in New York. The players on the ground. The players seen in the position of line of scrimmage. A huge crowd cheers them from the spectator area. The Navy team wins with a score of 33 against a score of seven of Michigan team.
Japanese forces surrender at Tsing Tao, China after World War II. Major General Shepherd of 6th Division of U.S. Marine Corps seated at table. A Japanese general wearing a sword standing. The Japanese general stands as General Shepherd accepts Japanese surrender. Admirals sitting in background. A flagpole behind table. Houses in far background.
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