The second annual mobilization and review of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division Two, in the 13th Naval District, during World War 2. The first thing seen is a portion of a letter from a Coast Guard SPARS woman to someone at home. She mentions having spoken to Mrs. F.D.R. Scene shifts to The mobilization and review event on Lake Washington, in Seattle, Washington which involves some 300 boats belonging to members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, that parade in review. Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox (not seen) along with high ranking naval officers, and the First Lady, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, are part of the reviewing party, as guests of Mr. O.D. Fisher, aboard his yacht. (The Coast Guard Auxiliary identification, CGA 2444, is seen clearly painted on its bow.) It is anchored off the north shore of Madronna Park Beach in Lake Washington. Views of the yacht with Mrs. Roosevelt and several admirals aboard. A woman officer, in the Coast Guard SPARS, is invited to chat with Mrs. Roosevelt. She sits down next to her. At one point, they both wave toward the camera. Later, two women SPARS stand on shore and converse with Mrs. Roosevelt, as she stands aboard the yacht.
A football match played between the University of Washington and the University of Southern California in Seattle, Washington. People gather in a large number in a stadium to watch the match. Players arrive at the field. People cheer. The match in progress. The crowd cheers and applauds. the University of Washington wins the match 22-7.
The 4th National Judo Championship at Seattle University in Seattle. Students and amateurs in pairs strive for the Black Belt. Spectators watch as a competitor wrestles with his opponent and slams him on the ground. They bow to each other after the fighting. The Chicago team wins the Judo Championship.
The crew rowing team of the University of Washington practices in Seattle, Washington. 144 students of the university lined up with oars as coach Ulbrickson walks past them. The students take to rowing. They row boats past a few ships.
More than hundred sail boats underway in Lake Washington during a race in Seattle, Washington. People on the bank of the lake look on as boats sail. A boat tilts towards the right while underway in the lake.
The Sammamish Slough Outboard Classic in Seattle, Washington. The race starts. Boat racing skippers underway at Lake Washington while in the race. A racing skipper climbs up a ridge terrain beside the lake and falls down. Boat racing skippers pass along a narrow, twisted and inland waterway. A cow runs away. A woman and clothes on a string in the foreground.
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