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).
Under Secretary of State, Edward Stettinius returns back from London from a meet with the Allies. Edward Stettinius is accompanied by other officials. (World War II period).
Women in uniforms of WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services) and United States Coast Guard Women's Reserve known as SPARS (Semper Paratus Always Ready). Navy nurses seen on USS Guadalcanal.
Midshipmen stand in attention. Admiral John Beardall is decorated at the Naval Academy. Midshipmen then pass in review.
Huge crowd of 60,000 Turf enthusiasts come to enjoy the Kentucky Derby race. After the start signal is given, sixteen horses break the barrier. Crowds are seen cheering. Horse named 'Pensive' wins the Kentucky Derby.
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