The WPA (Works Progress Administration) project in New York, United States. Children present a marionette show in Buffalo, New York during the Great Depression. Children lying in a bed watch the show. One of the boys in a bed holds a doll in hand.
Montage of scenes showing U.S. Marines undergoing training at the ordnance school (probably at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland). Film opens showing a large sign identifying the "Ordnance School, Marine Corps School." Camera backs away, revealing two orange-colored Terrier guided missiles rotating around on their launchers. Glimpse into a classroom where an instructor uses a pointer to discuss weapon features. Instructor and students outside standing with the two terrier missiles. Marines march in formation past a circular spot containing an artillery piece and a tall white column and a much smaller artistic representation of a Seahorse.Partly obscured by trees, writing on the column reads "...seas School." Navy and marine officers confering at a table. Trainees operating the maneuvering mechanism of twin Bofors 40mm gun. Closeup of the gun. Marines aboard ship undergoing arms inspection. Marines in England, watching British Highlanders on parade.
The Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Training Center at Melville in Rhode Island, United States. A security guard opens the gate to let trainees in with their luggage. Two sailors stand next to a board that reads 'Motor Torpedo Boat Training Center'. A group of sailors marching. Officers walk with their baggage. A board reads ''Bulkeley Park'. Faces of naval officers. A lieutenant standing on a platform briefs a group of officers. A tree with white paint at its base in the foreground. The trainees listen to an announcement on a loudspeaker. A man gives out flag signals.
The Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Training Center at Melville in Rhode Island, United States. Trainees get aboard a Patrol Torpedo Boat for the first time. An officer gives directions to the crew. The throttle of the boat placed in full speed. Wake on water surface as torpedo boats speed. Four torpedoes and a depth charger on the boat. A skipper calls the trainees forward and explains the operation of the wheel and other controls. He turns the wheel during a sharper turn. One of the trainees operates the wheel.
The Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Training Center at Melville in Rhode Island, United States. Trainees play with a large ball. 'PT' written on the ball. A boxing championship with onlookers watching. A board reads 'Men Working' with trainees reading papers in the background. An officer looks through a sextant. The trainees speak over wireless phones. A trainee reads a book 'Rules of the Road'. The trainee bumps into an officer while walking on a road reading his book. They learn to handle large torpedoes.
The Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Training Center at Melville in Rhode Island, United States. Trainees undergo diving training. An instructor explains how to work with a helmet. One of the trainee dons a diving helmet and goes into water. The trainees learn to repair the motor of a boat. They learn sign language. An officer reviews the trainees and sailors standing in a line.
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