Clipping on the back of the photo, "Sailors, Coastguardmen and Marines dominated the Armistice Day ball at the Oakland Auditorium last night as this photo shows. They were everywhere, demanding the time of the hostesses and taking all the dances they could get. The Army had no chance.--M.L. Cohen photo." Photo shows the floor of the Oakland Auditorium which was crowded with military personnel (predominately Navy) and women, all standing around in groups talking and dancing. At the front is a band playing on a stage decorated with flags. One huge American flag is hanging over the stage. The rest of the auditorium is decorated with bunting.