In the near distance at center, the U.S.S Chicago is moored near Los Angeles Harbor on Navy Day. It is viewed at an angle from its starboard side. A few smaller vessels sit alongside the large cruiser. Naval insignia waves from a flag line that stretches down the ship's mid-line. The American flag waves from the ship's stern at left. Los Angeles Harbor is barely visible in the background.
Likely related to the article, "PREPAREDNESS PLEAS MARK NAVY DAY FETES: All Southland Joins in Celebration; Cluverius Calls Merchant Ships Vital," Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 1936: A1