Activity aboard USS Los Angeles (CA-133) in Yokosuka, Japan. United States sailors mount 30 caliber machine guns on a helicopter. They fire Quad 40mm guns rotating the turret in various directions. The sailors secure the helicopter in rainstorm on the wet deck. The pilot and other officers board the helicopter and strap themselves. The helicopter takes off from USS Los Angeles deck.
Activity aboard USS Los Angeles (CA-133) in Yokosuka, Japan. Turrets of Quad 40mm guns aboard USS Los Angeles. The ship sails smoothly on the water surface.
A ceremony aboard the light cruiser, USS Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Brazilian dignitary shakes hands with U.S. naval officers. The deck is completely filled with U.S. and Brazilian sailors and honored guests. A Catholic Priest blesses the newly commissioned ship. A U.S. Navy Admiral gives a speech. A sailor hoists the Brazilian flag on the mast of the former USS Philadelphia, now the Brazilian Barrosa (C-11) . The Brazilian official gives a speech. View from across the docks, of the Barrosa.
A ceremony aboard the Light Cruiser, formerly the USS Philadelphia ( CL-41) in the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania. A Brazilian official arrives at the Navy yard, by car and reviews an honor guard. U.S. and Brazilian sailors and officers in dress white uniforms stand at attention as the Official is welcomed aboard the ship. The deck is crowded with American and Brazilian Navy personnel and guests. Various protocols are followed and speeches given to effect the turnover and recommissioning of the ship, as the Brazilian Barroso (C-11). A Brazilian sailor hoists the Brazilian flag on the ship while a photographer takes pictures. A number of views of the Brazilian ship's company, including officers and crewmen. Brazilian Marines stand with rifles. U.S and Brazilian Naval officers socialize on the deck of the (now) Barroso.
President Harry Truman is aboard the VC-118 presidential aircraft (Independence) as it arrives at U.S. Military airfield and taxis in to park. Across the runway in far background, a formation of military personnel can be seen. President Truman descends steps from the aircraft, followed by flag officers of the Air Force, Army and Navy. He is greeted by officials, including Secretary of State Dean Acheson. . A crowd is gathered to welcome the President. Photographers take pictures. Led by a motorcycle escort, the President drives away in a white convertible limousine, accompanied by Secret Service agents. Unrelated scenes in the White House Rose Garden. A sign made completely of flowers reads: Make today your D-Day, buy United States Defense Bonds. President Harry Truman, wearing a flower in his lapel, stands next to the flower sign and speaks briefly. A group of women listen to the President.
Marshal Josip Broz Tito, President of the Federal People Republic of Yugoslavia, reviews troops. A large crowd gathered for the ceremony. Tito's portrait appears on stage. Officials seated on stage. Soldiers and others enthusiastically cheer President Tito.. Photographer takes pictures. Men and women looking at the stage clap hands in rhythmic pattern.