Governor Frank Merriam stands at a podium and introduces President Franklin D. Roosevelt before his address in Balboa Stadium. The platform the Governor stands upon is lined by a railing decorated with patriotic bunting and a flag. The flag hangs in front of the lectern. Behind the lectern, Governor Merriam stands at center and looks up. Behind him at left, a few military officers are seated. Seated behind Governor Merriam at right, are, from left to right, President Franklin Roosevelt, Mayor Percy Benbough and Eleanor Roosevelt. American flags and patriotic bunting surround the platform and decorate the stadium's colonnade, which stretches across the background.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt stands at a podium while delivering a speech in Balboa Stadium. The platform he stands upon is lined by a railing decorated with patriotic bunting and a flag. The flag hangs in front of the lectern. Behind the lectern, President Roosevelt stands, off-center to the left. He looks down at the lectern. An unknown military officer stands to the immediate right of him. Behind President Roosevelt at left, a few military officers stand and clap their hands. Standing behind President Roosevelt at right, are, from left to right, Mayor Percy Benbough, Eleanor Roosevelt, and an unknown woman (possibly Grace Benbough?). Mayor Benbough is partially obscured by the military officer beside the President and the 2 women stand side-by-side beneath an American Flag. American flags and patriotic bunting surround the platform and decorate the stadium's colonnade, which stretches across the background.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt stands at a podium while delivering a speech in Balboa Stadium. The platform he stands upon is lined by a railing decorated with patriotic bunting and a flag. The flag hangs in front of the lectern. Behind the lectern, President Roosevelt stands, off-center to the left. He looks up as he raises one arm in the air. Behind him at left, a few military officers stand and clap their hands. Standing behind President Roosevelt at right, are, from left to right, Mayor Percy Benbough, Eleanor Roosevelt, and an unknown woman (possibly Grace Benbough?). Mayor Benbough claps his hands and the 2 women stand side-by-side beneath an American Flag. American flags and patriotic bunting surround the platform and decorate the stadium's colonnade, which stretches across the background.
Four men are seated in a car. From left to right: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Gov. Frank Merriam, Mayor Percy Benbough, Admiral William T. Tarrant.
