Monument dedicated by Ruth Nichols and Patrick Hurley. The shaft reads 'Erected by the Congress of the United States, Begun 1928, dedicated 1932'. People gathered to watch the unveiling of a granite pylon. The ceremony marks the feat of two air pioneers. Orville Wright is present. He receives a congratulatory message from U.S. President Herbert Hoover. 'Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright' seen written on the Wright Brothers National Memorial (1000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948).
United States soldiers on jeeps in Rome in Italy. Smoke seen in the background. Signboard reads 'Rome'. General Mark Wayne Clark and General Lucian Truscott in a jeep lead files of troops through ruins of Rome. The civilians cheer the U.S. Troops. (World War II period).
General George Patton is welcomed at Palermo in Sicily and meets with Catholic Church Cardinal Lavitrano. Army Engineers construct mountain highways. The crew is seen working and using dynamite charges in mountain side to more quickly build a road bed for advancing supplies. Road building machinery at work. Bridges are constructed. Captured Italian soldiers and Italian officers are marched as prisoners of war in Sicily.
United States Navy cadets in the Naval Aviation program are seen in a 6 mile cross-country race during their basic training. U.S. Navy cadets run up hillsides, across waterways, and swim in larger water during the race.1,600 cadets seen racing for the endurance and fitness test.
Hollywood movie stars ride in U.S. Army vehicles in Washington DC during World War 2 war bond drive. Stars seen include James Cagney, Lucille Ball, and Fred Astaire as they travel on streets of Washington DC. Next scene shows Washington Monument and view of a dirt track arena beside the Washington Monument. Hollywood actress Virginia Gilmore waving to the crowd. The war bond rally continues there with more movie celebrities seen, including Judy Garland, Greer Garson, Harpo Marx and Mickey Rooney. The stars and crowd seen at the War bond rally at Washington monument. Slogan on large sign reads "Back the Attack."
First lady of United States, Eleanor Roosevelt, visits U.S. Base Hospitals in South Pacific areas including Australia and New Zealand during World War 2. Base hospital's wards are seen including some in thatched huts. Mrs. Roosevelt wearing Red Cross uniform. A soldier seen in a wheel chair. Mrs. Roosevelt waves goodbye to United States soldiers.
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