Members of the Roosevelt cabinet address the nation in the United States. They make predictions for the new year. U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull seated at his desk. He talks about trade among nations. He states that the present program is to secure trade agreement. U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern states that everybody will serve for the best of the country. U.S. Secretary of the Navy Claude Swanson talks about the role of the navy. Postmaster General James A. Farley talks about the leadership of U.S. President Franklin D.Roosevelt and the fighting spirit of the American people. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace speaks about the conditions of farmers. U.S. Secretary of the Interiors Harold Ickes states that more jobs will be created by construction of public works. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper wishes all a new year.
American explorer and U.S. Army Major General Adolphus Washington Greely being awarded the Medal of Honor in the United States. U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern presents him the award. He is awarded for his North Pole expedition. Other officials stand with the Secretary of War. General Greely addresses the nation after receiving the award.
A dust storm in Texas, United States. The houses in a dustbowl affected area in Texas. Dust scattered in the area due to the dust bowl storm. Dried up trees in the background. Wrecked barbed wire on the land. Cattle moving on the land.
The May Day Parade in the United States. People holding flags as they march on the street. Buildings along the sides of the street. Cars parked along a side of the street. Women march holding flags and banners. The marchers pull a decorated float. People gather in a large number to watch the parade.
The May Day Parade in the United States. People holding boards and placards as they march on the street. A board reads: 'Smash'. Buildings along the sides of the street. Soldiers and people stand along the sides of the street and watch the parade. Men seated on horsebacks as they guard the parade. A decorated float moves on the street.
The May Day Parade in the United States. Aerial view of the parade. People march holding placards and flags. People gather on either sides of the street to watch the parade. A decorated float moves. Women and men march holding banners and boards.