American aviator, Douglas "wrong way" Corrigan speaking on July 18, 1938 (after landing in Ireland) about his alleged mistake in heading across the Atlantic instead of towards California, in a flight from New York City. Scene shifts to Corrigan taxiing in his airplane.View of Corrigan in his airplane and exiting therefrom as engine shuts down and prop stops. People gather by his airplane. He is seen opening congratulatory communications at the "chief Secretaries Lodge" in Dublin, residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Corrigan is seen standing outside the residence with John Clarence Cudahy, the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Corrigan again seen talking with interviewers. Sightseeing boats carrying fans and signs welcome Corrigan upon his arrival back in New York. Signs read: "Brooklyn is waiting for Corrigan" and " Celtic Circle welcomes Corrigan."He is feted by a ticker tape parade along Broadway.
Views of a bridge and a crowded streets of Dublin in Ireland. People walking, a double decker bus and a horse cart is seen. Leopardstown Racecourse Club entrance is seen. A huge crowd is gathered for a horserace underway. Views of football (soccer) match in Ireland preceded by bagpipers playing on the field. Irish people cheering in the stands and watching the football match.
Jacqueline Kennedy converses with Irish President and Mrs. Eamon De Valera, on the steps of the Presidential home, during her vacation in Dublin, Ireland.
Major sports events of the year 1958. Participants at an all star mile race in Dublin, Ireland. Australian athlete Herb Elliot sets a new mile record of 3 minutes, 54 and 1/2 seconds, as he crosses the finish line.
Queen Victoria is welcomed in Dublin, Ireland, by large crowds of well-wishers. She rides through the throngs in an open carriage, accompanied by Princess Christian and Princess Beatrice, who ride in the front of the carriage, facing her. The Queen holds a small parasol. Two uniformed guards, in kilts, ride in the rear of the carriage. Along the way, the carriage stops briefly, as the Queen accepts a large basket of flowers from two girls (possibly the twin daughters of Sir John and Lady Arnott ).
Soldiers march on a recruitment parade in Dublin, Ireland. A team of horses pulls a caisson, followed by infantry with shouldered arms. Commercial buildings in the background. One displays sign for James H. Webb & Company. Band marches along with them (although not playing at this instant). Spectators line sidewalks. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)