Views of President Harry Truman's new yacht, the USS Williamsburg, which serves as a floating White House and a means of recreation for President Truman. The yacht is readied for him. Exterior views and interior views of the 240 foot yacht are seen, along with a motor tender on the ship. A hand polishes a brass plaque that says "President's Quarters." It was built as a private yacht in 1931, and then converted to a gunboat before its conversion to become the President's yacht, replacing the USS Potomac.
A three wheeled automobile innovative in design demonstrated in Los Angeles for the first time. A man seats in the streamlined car and drives it for a test drive. Other cars on the road.
A British jet plane sets a new speed record in London. Captain Wilson pilots the plane. A camera is set to take pictures of the jet plane. Several other planes in the background. The jet plane in flight.
A football match between the Army team and Notre Dame team in New York. The players on the ground. The players seen in the position of line of scrimmage. A huge crowd cheers them from the spectator area. The Army team wins with a score of 48 against a score of zero of Notre Dame.
A football match between the Navy team and Michigan team in New York. The players on the ground. The players seen in the position of line of scrimmage. A huge crowd cheers them from the spectator area. The Navy team wins with a score of 33 against a score of seven of Michigan team.
Japanese forces surrender at Tsing Tao, China after World War II. Major General Shepherd of 6th Division of U.S. Marine Corps seated at table. A Japanese general wearing a sword standing. The Japanese general stands as General Shepherd accepts Japanese surrender. Admirals sitting in background. A flagpole behind table. Houses in far background.
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