Views of the 1926 Schneider Cup seaplane races at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Virginia. An Italian Macchi M.39 racer with number "3" on fuselage, taxis in the water and takes off. Another Italian Macchi M.39, carrying the number "5" takes off. Ground crew moves a U.S. Curtiss R3C-2 racer (carrying the number "4") into the water. Next, it is seen taking off and flying fairly high to start the course. The winning entry, an Italian Macchi M.39, that averaged 246.5 mph, lands on the water and taxis to the shore. It carrys the number "5" on its fuselage. Victorious pilot, Major Mario de 'Bernardi, stands in the cockpit. He is picked up and carried on the shoulders of his cheering compatriots.
Launching of submarine SS Seawolf (SS-197) at Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine on 15 August, 1939. Clip opens with the submarine in water post launch. Next scenes show the prior events: People look on as workers pound braces away so submarine can slide down skids. Sponsor Mrs. Syria Florence Kalbfus, wife of Admiral Edward C. Kalbfus, walks up a flight of stairs beside the submarine ship with a U.S. Navy Officer. She greets another woman. The navy officer near them. The woman talks to another woman. A man standing on a ladder works on a side of the ship. Navy officers and a woman. Mrs. Syria Florence Kalbfus pulls a rope and smashes a bottle against the hull, and the submarine is launched. The submarine sliding into water. People gathered for the World War 2 era launching ceremony.
Launching of submarine USS Searaven (SS-196) at Portsmouth Navy Yard, Kittery, Maine. Mrs. Julianna B. Cole, wife of Cyrus W. Cole, holding a bouquet of flowers prepares to Christen the boat. She is handed a champagne bottle. People cheer. Spectators in a space marked 'Observation Space'. [ In preparation for launch of another submarine, a sign at adjacent ways in shipyard reads ' U.S.S. SEAWOLF submarine ( SS-197 ) keel laid 27 Sept. 1938 Launching 15 Aug. 1939 ' .] The submarine SS-196 proceeds down the ways into the water, with many persons on her deck. Tug boats move to her sides.
U.S. President John Calvin Coolidge attends Memorial Day services at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The President speaks at the podium. Mrs. Coolidge, U.S. Secretary of War Dwight Filley Davis and U.S. Secretary of the Navy Curtis Dwight Wilbur also at the ceremony. They all walk down a flight of stairs and approach the Tomb of the Unknown. The President lays flowers, takes off his hat and crosses his heart. He puts on his hat and moves away. Mrs. Coolidge come forward to pay respects.
U.S. President John Calvin Coolidge addresses 2nd Infantry Division troops in Hammond, Indiana. A large number of soldiers at a roadside. President Coolidge's motorcade drives past them. The President addresses the soldiers from a dais. Soldiers standing at attention.
U.S. President John Calvin Coolidge reviews a parade in Alexandria, Virginia. The President with military officers and dignitaries. A flag flutters atop a flag pole behind them. Soldiers march holding flags. The President shakes hands with military officials.
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