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.
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.
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 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.
A college football game between the University of Illinois and the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. A large crowd gathers in a stadium to watch the game. The game in progress. The crowd cheers and applauds. The Fighting Illini win the game over the Huskies 27-20.
A football match between UCLA Bruins and Washington Huskies in Seattle, Washington. The players on the ground. The match starts. Huskies winning. The spectators in a stand cheer. The players playing the match. The Bruins scoring. The Bruins win by 9-13 against the Huskies.
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