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U.S. Destroyers, including some being readied for transfer to Britain, under the Destroyers for Bases Agreement of 1940.

A line of U. S. Destroyers tied up in a port. In the line of ships are seen DD-121 ( USS Montgomery), and DD-122 (USS Breese), both Wickes Class Destroyers that saw action with the U.S. Navy in World War II. Workers, including welders and such, are seen repairing and otherwise preparing 4-stacker destroyers for transfer to Britain in the so-called "Destroyers for Bases Agreement" of September 2, 1940.The USS Hale (DD-133) a 4-stacker Town Class Destroyer, later commissioned as HMS Caldwell (I-20), is seen underway in a channel. Lines of ships underway are seen in an aerial view.

Date: 1940
Duration: 19 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046170
National Youth Administration (NYA) prepares for Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration as a 3rd term President

The inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt for a 3rd term as President of the United States. National Youth Administration (NYA) representatives assemble outside a building. They line up keeping one arm distance and march off to join the inaugural parade. Women engaged in preparations for the inauguration. They stitch NYA tags on shirts and sew NYA flags and banners. An NYA flag flutters from a flag pole. Newspaper headlines about the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. A newsboy seen by the U.S. Capitol building.

Date: 1941
Duration: 2 min 8 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046174
A large crowd gathers to witness the President's inauguration ceremony in Washington DC.

The inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Washington DC. People gather in large numbers in front of the Capitol building. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt along with many government officials stands in a balcony. They discuss amongst themselves and initiate the ceremony. Cameramen record the event.

Date: 1941
Duration: 1 min 38 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046177
President Franklin Roosevelt delivers the inaugural address to people at the Capitol building in Washington DC.

The inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Washington DC. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt being sworn in by the Chief Justice Hughes. President and other government officials stand in the balcony of the Capitol building. The President delivers the inaugural address. Cameramen record the event. He speaks about the security and integrity of the nation. Roosevelt waves to the crowd as his car leaves the Capitol grounds. His wife seated along with him.

Date: 1941
Duration: 3 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046178
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt reviews an inaugural parade in Washington DC.

The inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Washington DC. Parade units pass in review. The U.S. Army Chief of Staff, General George C. Marshall, leads the parade, on horseback. The cavalry passes on the grounds of the Capitol building. People gather in a large number to watch the parade. The cavalry holds flags. Marine bands, tanks, West Point cadets, Annapolis midshipmen, NYA (National Youth Administration) contingents and the Marine Corps band march. President Roosevelt reviews the parade. Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt and Captain Philip James Roosevelt join him later. A banner reads: 'Carry on with Roosevelt'. Tanks, other military vehicles and motorcades pass on the grounds.

Date: 1941, January 20
Duration: 7 min 52 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046179
Wendell Willkie addresses senators in Washington DC and urges the passing of the Lend-Lease bill to help Britain.

Wendell Willkie, nominee of the Republican Party ( GOP ), addresses senators in Washington DC. People gather in a hall. Willkie addresses them and urges the passing of the Lend-Lease bill. He urges sending at least 10 destroyers per month to Britain. Cameramen records the event.

Date: 1941, February 13
Duration: 1 min 48 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046180