The launching of USS Sims in Bath, Maine, United States. U.S. sailors aboard the ship. The American flag flutters from a pole on the bow of the ship. A board reads 'USS Sims (DD 409) Keel Laid'. U.S. sailors march with the American flag in hand. Mrs. William S. Sims stands with a bouquet in her hand. Men and women gathered during the launch. Governor Lewis O. Barrows present at the launch. USS Sims departs from the dock and moves into the Kennebec River. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H Hopkins, Ann Sims Hopkins and Mrs. William Sims who is the widow of U.S. Navy Admiral Sims, pose for a photograph.
United States sailors aboard a U.S. ship in the United States. The sailors load torpedoes. Ship guns being uplifted by a crane. The torpedoes being carried on transport vehicles.
United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt aboard USS Tuscaloosa (Ca-37) in the United States. A fleet of United States aircraft in flight over a fleet of U.S. ships at sea. President Roosevelt talks to an official on the ship. Aircraft parked on the ship deck with the American flag on the bow of the ship. Other ships underway.
United States Sailors board a U.S. ship in the United States. The sailors with baggage board the ship. One of the sailors puts his clothes in his locker. The sailors undergo medical examination. A doctor checks heart beat and blood pressure of the sailors. They also undergo an eye test.
As the U.S. 83rd Congress nears its end, Vice President Richard Nixon is seen with Senator Andrew Frank Schoeppel in an office in Washington, DC. A model of a Porter-class American destroyer sits on the mantel behind them. Nixon praises the work of Senator Andrew Frank Schoeppel and his contributions during this Congressional Term.. In return Senator Andrew Frank Schoeppel thanks Vice President Richard Nixon.for his leadership as President of the senate.
United States Senator Andrew Frank Schoeppel with Senator Bricker in the United States. Senator Andrew Frank Schoeppel reviews G.O.P. ( Republican party) record with Senator John W. Bricker. Senator Bricker talks about problems regarding television and radio, transportation, and commerce and also expresses his hope that the people of Kansas support Senator Schoeppel for reelection. Senator Andrew Frank Schoeppel thanks Senator John W. Bricker for his work as Chairman on the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and talks about the work to be done ahead.
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