U.S. Navy parade of warships to honor Navy wives at Long Beach harbor; Mrs. Alfred Ellis is the winner of Mrs. United St

The video covers a naval parade at Long Beach Harbor, celebrating the Mrs. United States Navy contest. Thirty-one finalists, selected from 1,200 entrants, meet Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas aboard the cruiser St. Paul. The contest evaluates Navy wives based on their contributions to their husbands' careers and adaptability to Navy life. Mrs. Beverly Ellis from Norfolk, Virginia, is declared the winner, receiving honors alongside her husband, Personnelman Second Class Alfred Ellis.

What event was held at California's Long Beach Harbor?

• A beauty pageant

• A parade of 70 warships

• A sports competition

• A music concert

How many wives reached the finals of the Mrs. United States Navy contest?

• 50

• 31

• 10

• 100

Who did the finalists meet aboard the cruiser St. Paul?

• The Secretary of the Navy

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Chief of Naval Operations

• The President

On what basis is Mrs. Navy chosen in the contest?

• Her knowledge of naval history

• Her cooking skills

• Her contribution to her husband's Navy career

• Her beauty and charm

Who won the Mrs. United States Navy contest?

• Mrs. Linda Johnson

• Mrs. Mary Smith

• Mrs. Jane Doe

• Mrs. Beverly Ellis