Australia Wild Over US Fleet in Sydney Australia

The transcript describes the recent events involving the Japanese heading south in Indochina and the arrival of American warships in Sydney. The American sailors received a warm welcome from the Australians, reminiscent of the World War era. Sydney, likened to New York, celebrated the presence of the American fleet with great enthusiasm.

Describe the atmosphere in Sydney during the arrival of the American sailors.

What does the presence of the Stars and Stripes symbolize in the context of the text?