President Wilson is seen leaning over part of a steel ship being constructed by the the Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation, in Alexandria, Virginia, where he is using a pneumatic gun to drive in the first rivet in the first steel ship to be built at the new shipyard. Afterwards, he steps to a platform decorated with bunting, for the occasion, and descended steps together with his entourage. Next, Speaker of the House, James Beauchamp “Champ” Clark of Missouri and his predecessor, Joseph Gurney Cannon, Republican from Illinois and other officials are seen walking in the newly opened shipyard. Closeup group photograph of them along with others in the visiting party. A closeup of shipyard worker, Charles Knight, the nation's champion riveter, who drove 4875 rivets in 9 hours. Views of Knight using a pneumatic gun to drive rivets in ship framing.
A crowd gathered to watch a U.S. Army exhibition show in Aberdeen in Maryland . Explosion and smoke seen. Heavy artillery put on display in exhibition. Fighter planes and bomber planes in flight. An aerial bomb containing a ton of TNT (Tri Nitro Toluene). Monster Railway and Barbette cannons fired.
A car arrives at a railway platform having, oddly, just descended a flight of stairs. Lights at the platform. Several men stand in groups at the platform. Many men emerge from the car. The last man takes out his luggage and boards a train. Men shake hands with him as the train departures. Boys stand by on the railroad station platform and watch and wave also.
A three wheeled automobile designed by Sterling Burgess and Buckminster Fuller. The automobile incorporates a rear end steering and streamline principles. Speed test trials by the automobile. The auto attains one hundred miles an hour speed. Several other cars seen on the road. Traffic on the street.
President Roosevelt cancels all aerial mail contracts. The Government orders the Army to take over the job. U.S. Army Planes standing at the Army flying fields. Activities at the Army flying fields. Men handling mail packets. U.S. Army Planes take off. Planes in flight.
Several young women participate in a contest in Luther, Washington. They saw big pine trees with professional skill and strength. Snow on the grounds. Men seen in background. The winners with a saw in their hands.
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