F.D.R. Officiates at Graduation (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. OFFICIATES AT GRADUATION: WEST POINT, NY - President Roosevelt awards diplomas at Military Academy graduation and tells the "future generals" that the U.S. must be strong to have peace. A thrilling dress parade climaxes the ceremonies! 2A. FOREIGN TROOPS PATROL CITY: SHANGHAI, CHINA - Urged by Japan to curb terrorists in the Foreign Settlements or give Nipponese soldiers more power, U.S. and British troops aid police in keeping order. While a Japanese blockade of ports threatens Far East peace! 2B. FASCIST LEGIONS LEAVE SPAIN: CADIZ, SPAIN - War-weary Italian legionnaires, after fighting for General Franco in the bloody Civil War, sail for home! A colorful parade before Spanish leaders and thousands of cheering throngs is their reward! 2C. POMP MARKS AVIATOR'S BURIAL: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - Francisco Sarabia, noted flier who was killed in a crash near Washington, is given a martyred hero's funeral, with thousands filing past his bier to pay last tribute. 2D. GAMBLING SHIP IS GOLD MINE OFF: SANTA MONICA, CA - The S.S. Rex floating casino that lures Hollywood gamblers to roulette on the high "C's," wins a court fight to operate and is going full blast! The sky—and water—is the limit! 3. CONVENTION A DOUBLE FEATURE: BIRMINGHAM, AL - The 2nd annual Alabama Twin Association Convention is a double feature billing that has the cameraman cock-eyed from the start! With old and young, boys and girls, it's double trouble and a great show! 4A. U.S. HAILS BASEBALL CENTENARY: COOPERSTOWN, NY - Where Abner Doubleday originated the great American game 100 years ago, immortals of the sport, and thousands of fans, gather to dedicate a Hall of Fame and see a thrilling All-Star exhibition game. 4B. COLORFUL RODEO RE-ENACTED: LIVERMORE, CA - Dare-devil cowboys from far and wide assemble for the annual "ride 'em rough" conclave, with thrills aplenty! The Bronco Busters display amazing agility, but the Brahma steers prove tough to handle! 4C. AMERICAN POLO "4" WINS TITLE: WESTBURY, NY - 21,000 thrilled fans see the American horsemen defeat the British poloists, 9-4, to win the 2nd game and clinch the International Polo Cup Series at Meadow Brooks. Tommy Hitchcock stars for Uncle Sam! (LOCAL – MINNEAPOLIS) STATUE OF A COW UNVEILED BY CITY FOR “DAIRY MONTH.” (LOCAL – CLEVELAND) BISHOP SCHREMBS HAILED BY 75,000 AT OUTDOOR RITES.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library