The report outlines highlights of the Armed Forces Day, including attendance, media, and the parade lineup. The theme of the day was "Power for Peace." The report includes news clippings, a Redstone Arsenal welcome brochure, and photographs of the festivities in downtown Huntsville and at Redstone Arsenal.
The parade was held in support of the 1949 Alabama special county school tax. A student holds a sign that reads, "Solve Our School Problems, Vote Yes."