Victory Parade in honor of the returned African American troops of the 369th Infantry, 93rd Division, at end of World War I (these forces were also known as the 15th New York National Guard Regiment or Old Fifteenth; and nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters). Elevated view of African American troops and marching band (possibly that of James Reese Europe) marching past the New York Public Library in New York City, United States. Governor Smith and Mrs. Smith of New York State among the spectators in the grandstand. Huge crowd gathered to watch the ongoing parade. Sunset view of a couple standing on a bridge with background of World War 1 era U.S. Navy battleships anchored in harbor (presumably New York harbor).
A pamphlet for Air Memorial Day, sponsored by the National Aeronautic Committee, to take place on DeMille Field in Hollywood. Planes in a parade advertising Air Memorial Day in Los Angeles. U.S. flags on the planes. Cars following the planes, including a bus from the White Bus Line. Signs displayed on the planes include, 'Type Ship Used by Colonel Bishop, Famous Royal Flying Corps Ace when he brought down his 63rd HUN' Another sign says, 'French SPAD Type Used by Rene Funk, World's Ace of Aces.' Planes in line on the field in Hollywood. Three American aces with a De Haviland-4 plane in the background.
People gather around an English SE 5 plane at De Mille Field in Hollywood, California. People around a captured German Fokker. Two captured German maxim rapid fire guns shown by a man in front of Fokker plane number 8530/18.
Captain A. C. Balsley, member of the Lafayette Escadrille, stands near a plane at De Mille Field in Hollywood, California on Air Memorial Day. It is noted that Captain Balsley is the first to be wounded at Verdun, and met the requirements to receive the French Medaille Militaire and Croix de Guerre. Captain Balsley walks away, using a cane. Captain Balsley talking with other officers. A soldier holding rifle.
Lieutenant W C Kennedy of Rockwell Aviation Field inspecting an English Spad at De Mille Field in Hollywood on Air Memorial Day. He notes a "Catnip" wild cat symbol on the plane. Captain T. Wilson, aerial gunnery instructor, is also shown inspecting an S.E.5 airplane. Airplanes seen with elaborate painted decorations. A plane takes off from De Mille Field in Hollywood.
Mary Pickford and a group of distinguished guests at De Mille Field in Hollywood, California on Air Memorial Day. Officers with Mary Pickford. Admiral William Fullam talks with officers. Frank A Garbutt,member of LAAC and Colonel Henry (Hap) A. Arnold talking near a car. They see a plane flying. Lieutenants Bruce McNeil and Howard Rath, DSC walking.
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