United States Navy cadets in the Naval Aviation program are seen in a 6 mile cross-country race during their basic training. U.S. Navy cadets run up hillsides, across waterways, and swim in larger water during the race.1,600 cadets seen racing for the endurance and fitness test.
Hollywood movie stars ride in U.S. Army vehicles in Washington DC during World War 2 war bond drive. Stars seen include James Cagney, Lucille Ball, and Fred Astaire as they travel on streets of Washington DC. Next scene shows Washington Monument and view of a dirt track arena beside the Washington Monument. Hollywood actress Virginia Gilmore waving to the crowd. The war bond rally continues there with more movie celebrities seen, including Judy Garland, Greer Garson, Harpo Marx and Mickey Rooney. The stars and crowd seen at the War bond rally at Washington monument. Slogan on large sign reads "Back the Attack."
The Badgett quadruplets celebrate their 5th birthday. View of the Badgett family house in Galveston, Texas. The Badgett quadruplets prepare a birthday cake. Girls mixing cake batter. A girl places the bowl of batter in the oven. The Badgett quadruplets clean up the kitchen. Their mother takes out the cake from oven and candles are lit. The girls dress up for their birthday party. A girl combing in front of a mirror. One of the Badgett quadruplets apply powder on her sister. They cut the birthday cake in the party and receive birthday gifts. At a USO Army/Navy recreation center they meet and dance with enlisted men. Girls holding up war bonds. The girls are Joan (incorrectly called "Jean" by the narrator), Joyce, Jeanette, and Geraldine Badgett. Navy men and soldiers dance with the little quadruplets. The Badgett quadruplets receive World War II war bonds for their birthday.
Snow covered mountains on east coast of United States. Planes search for a simulated lost pilot during a rescue training exercise. A parachute glides down with a Doctor carrying emergency medical supply. A dog team searches for the soldier. The soldier is found and given medical care. The dog team and men face many obstacles. The team crosses a ravine by rigging rapelling lines. A sled dog is attached to the line and lowered to the waiting team where he is uncoupled from harness. The sled with the pilot is lowered in similar fashion. (World War II period).
Rockets used as practice targets for anti- aircraft gunners. Speed and accuracy of anti-aircraft guns is tested. The United States soldiers fire anti-aircraft guns. (World War II period).
USS aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La (CV-38) being launched from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Mrs. Josephine Doolittle sponsors the USS aircraft carrier. Crowd cheers as the USS Shangri-La is launched. Flashbacks show B-25 aircrafts taking off from the USS Hornet to bomb Tokyo Japan in the Doolittle Raid of April 18, 1942. The base identified for that attack had been the non-existent "Shangri-La". U.S. President Roosevelt decorates General James Doolittle who was the Commander of Doolittle Raid. USS Shangri-La is christened and slides into the waters at Norfolk. (World War II period).
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