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Mobilization and Review of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division Two in Seattle Washington during World War II

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.

Date: 1943, July 19
Duration: 1 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675069908
The Chicago team wins the 4th National Judo Championship at Seattle University in Seattle.

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.

Date: 1956, August 23
Duration: 1 min 1 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675064656
Political advertisement for Richard Nixon during the 1968 presidential campaign states Nixon is best to speak for America

Richard Nixon political commercial on television in the United States. Voice over states that Nixon is the best candiate to speak for America. Still image scenes include a crowd of Americans gathered. The crowd marches. Leaders of several foreign countries including Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union and Fidel Castro of Cuba . Two telephones on a table. Many microphones on stands. The President's official seal. The White House in Washington DC.

Date: 1968
Duration: 40 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675056983
Events following the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968

Speaking after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Walter Edward Fauntroy pastor of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Washington, D.C makes an appeal for mourners to honor him in silence and in the spirit of non-violence. He appeals to people to remain in their homes and to pray for a spreading of the spirit of this great man. He adds that those who respond violently in their grief, do Dr. King and his memory, dishonor. Next, a front loader is seen clearing smoking debris from riots, looting, and destruction that occurred in major cities of the U.S. during protests after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. A fire truck on a city street sprays water on a burning building. Street sweepers clean a city street. View of cars parked in front of one of several churches set up as emergency centers in Atlanta. Inside the church, tables are seen filled with all manner of food, clothing, and other necessities to help persons in need. Views of people availing themselves of the needed item. Workers outside bringing supplies to the emergency centers. View inside an emergency center of people helping those in need. Closeup of two Catholic Nuns providing meals to those in need. Children seated at tables eating meals. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson broadcasts an appeal for citizens to reject violence and calls for unity and understanding. He states that he has just conveyed his and Mrs. Johnson's sympathy to Mrs. King. Glimpse of American flag at half staff on the White House. Still photo of Martin Luther King.

Date: 1968
Duration: 4 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029510
144 students of the University of Washington practice rowing in Seattle, Washington.

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.

Date: 1939, January 23
Duration: 32 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675059011
Boats under way in Lake Washington during a boat race in Seattle, Washington

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.

Date: 1950, May 1
Duration: 42 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675048289