Aviator Charles Lindbergh visits San Juan, Puerto Rico. A huge crowd awaits his arrival at an air field. Lindbergh's plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis' lands and taxis. Men move towards the plane as it comes to a halt. Closeup of the 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. Several officials stand near the airplane as Lindbergh prepares to leave the cockpit. Among them is George H. Estes, Jr., Commander of U.S. Troops in Puerto Rico. ( He held rank of Brigadier General, in 1918, but now wears peacetime rank insignia of Colonel.) Others greeting Lindbergh include Puerto Rican government officials and civilians, who watch as Lindbergh climbs out of the cockpit. Lindbergh poses with Governor of Puerto Rico, Horace M Towner, and other officials.
United States military (joint-services) undergo Airborne-Amphibious training exercise in Puerto Rico. Propeller of an aircraft spins. View towards rear as seaplane takes off. Several Navy seaplanes in the water. The USS Greenwich Bay (AVP-41) in San Juan harbor.
Insular Police Headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Men and women nationalist sympathizers being lined up under arrest. Armed guards surround them. Two women, holding pistols, are among those guarding the political prisoners.
View of Insular Police Headquarters building in San Juan, Puerto Rico with American flag flying above it. Policeman opens a gate. Nationalist movement leader, Pedro Albizu Campos, dressed in civilian clothes, stands in the open gateway, and poses for the camera. Policemen shut the gate with the prisoner inside. Prisoner can be seen looking through the iron gate.
Aerial view of San Juan in Puerto Rico. Ships docked at harbor. View of the Capitol Building with seashore in the background. View of El Moro. Large single runway airstrip. Houses and beach area of the Island.
Aerial view of San Juan, Puerto Rico, showing the El Morro. and major parts of the city, including the Capitol Building.
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