Draft and mobilization activities for World War I in 1917-1918. Major General Enoch H Crowder and his staff assembled for calling to colors the registrants of 5th June, 1918. Scenes of the second draft on June 27, 1918 are shown. Major General Enoch H. Crowder delivers an opening remark on the occasion. The United States Secretary of War, Newton D Baker, Senator George E Chamberlain, Senator Francis E Warren, General Peyton C March, Major General Enoch Crowder and Ms. 'Major Billie' Welborn draw draft numbers in July 1918. The first numbers drawn are 246, 1168, 6818, 469, and 1091 respectively. Men note down the results of the draw in charts and on a board.
Events during World War I. Artillery being fired, tanks roll and United States soldiers move out of trenches and charge towards enemy position in European Theater of World War I. Explosions occur and soldiers continue to move ahead. Soldiers move down a slope ad charge towards enemy position.
Seattle, Washington. United States courthouse, U.S. Post Office, and Customshouse, and post office building (301 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101) as cars and people move past the building.
United States sailors stand on the stern of USS Franklin D Roosevelt (CVB-42) (formerly the USS Coral Sea, but renamed in honor of the late President Franklin Roosevelt). The U.S. Navy ship is tied up at the dock on its commissioning day. Name of the carrier on the stern of the ship. Sailors stand on the flight deck of the ship as they wave. People board the carrier as they climb up a ladder. Secretary of Navy, James Forrestal and Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D Roosevelt, are seen aboard the aircraft carrier. Crowd on the dock waves. President Harry S Truman and party stand at attention. Navy Captain speaks at the microphone and salutes. President Harry S Truman speaks over the microphone. A view of Eleanor Roosevelt seated with distinguished guests. Close-up view of faces of many in the large crowd gathered for the ceremony. An officer salutes and dignitaries shake hands with President Harry S Truman. Sailors on flight deck of the ship. They wave to fleet at anchor in New York harobor during presidential review of the Fleet on Navy Day.
Aerial view of the United States aircraft carrier Franklin D Roosevelt (CVA-42) on its way to Balboa Panama. Ship underway in the Pacific Ocean with aircraft on the deck.
The United States aircraft carrier Franklin D Roosevelt (CVA-42) on its way to Balboa Panama. Two motorboats follow the aircraft carrier . H-19 helicopter hovers in as it approaches the aircraft carrier for landing. Two motorboats continue to follow the ship. Helicopter on board the aircraft carrier.
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