United States Department of Justice Agents undergo gun drill in Quantico, Virginia. The agents participate in their yearly shooting contest. They show their accuracy with tracer bullets. The agents fire from a moving car. Department of Justice agents shoot at floating parachute targets at night.
American Musical Comedy Star Harry Richman and aviation pioneer Henry Tyndall Dick Merrill (Chief Pilot of Eastern Airlines) on a projected two day round trip fight to London from Floyd Bennett Field in New York. The pair prepare for a flight to dine in London and return to New York for Breakfast. Their Vultee V1-A aircraft [NC16099] being parked outside hangar at Floyd Bennett Field. People gather around the aircraft. Eastern Airlines President, Captain Edward "Eddie" Rickenbacker (U.S.World War One, Ace of Aces) shakes hands and gives best wishes to Richman and Merrill for the flight. The two men get into the monoplane named 'Lady Peace.' The aircraft taxis and takes off from the runway.
American President Franklin D Roosevelt at the unveiling ceremony on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. President Roosevelt arrives in his car as crowd cheers. He waves his hat and takes a look at the monument. Gigantic head of Thomas Jefferson carved on the side of a mountain. A large American flag alongside. Sculptors continue their work of sculpting heads of George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt speaking at Chautauqua, New York. People gather inside an auditorium. President Roosevelt at a podium. People cheer and applaud. The President addresses the gathering. He speaks about the policy of good neighbor followed by America. He says that the United States will respect the rights of other countries, their agreements and obligations. He talks about the unity of the countries. The crowd applauds. He further states that America will cooperate and help other countries. He talks about the cooperation of America in social work in Geneva.
U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at his home, Springwood, in Hyde Park, New York. The President is seated at a desk in his study, as he examines postage stamps in his collection. He has several books of stamps and examines them with the aid of a magnifying glass.
Newly reelected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt seated at a card table in the garden of his home, Springwood, at Hyde Park, New York. A black Labrador retriever dog sits near the President, who pets him. The dog puts a paw on the table and then walks away. The President proceeds to sign a number of letters thanking supporters for congratulatory telegrams they sent upon his reelection.