Reported in "Patriotic Spectacle in State Legion Parade That Stirred Memories of World Conflict: COAST LEGION TACKLES UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF Long Beach Gathering Discusses Problems of Idle Veterans and Compensation," Los Angeles Times, 01 Sep. 1931: A1; "Ex-Soldiers Hold Parade," Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 1931: A1; and "Drums Call Veterans: American Legion Delegates Arrive at Long Beach for California Convention," Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 1931: A1.
Roosevelt stands speaking to an audience that is off-camera. Portraits hang along the wall behind him and two unidentified men are seen sitting in the far corner. The Chamber of Commerce was located at 12th St. and Broadway.
In the near distance at center, the USS Mississippi (BB 41) is moored in a harbor. It faces left and is viewed from its port side and stern. At the stern, text along the ship reads, "MISSISSIPPI," and an American flag waves. The ship carries 2 visible aircraft, which appear to hover over mid-ship. A couple small boats sail on either side of the naval vessel. A populated shoreline stretches across the horizon.
Related to article, "All Southland Joins Navy Day Celebration: America's Sea Force Needs Stressed in Program on City Hall Steps; Fleet Holds Open House" Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 1935
Related to article, "All Southland Joins Navy Day Celebration: America's Sea Force Needs Stressed in Program on City Hall Steps; Fleet Holds Open House" Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 1935
Portrait photograph of Captain William O. Spears. He is seated at a desk, photo taken from 3/4 angle. He has his arms laid on the desk, and a few sheets of papers lying on the desk in front of him. He is looking at the camera. He wears a pin striped suit jacket.