Cars drive on American highways in the early 1930s. Closeup view of a sign indicating a speed limit of 40 miles per hour. Point of view shot from inside a moving car driving on a highway, as men workers on the other side of the road are seen hand-painting white stripes on the highway while cars pass by. Milestone indicates distances on roads to locations in Indiana and Ohio and Florida. Closeup view of a route number sign for Indiana route 31. Ford Model T cars driving on roads and streets and passing by. Instructions to drivers like curve ahead (beneath a Florida route 4 sign). A Florida US 1 route sign with palm tree branches behind it. A grouping of road signs along US Route 20 in Ohio, with signs pointing to other nearby routes and cities in Ohio.
Maryland State Police motorcycle patrolmen at their post, with sign "Maryland State Police - Substation A". A police patrolman notices a moving violation by a motorist and gets on his motorcycle to pursue. The police officer pulls over the motorist and is seen writing a ticket for the woman driver in the car. A police officer on foot stands at a busy intersection and gives hand commands to control traffic at a bend on highway. Winter time views show a a big snow plow as it removes snow from highways during winters. Many 1920's and 1930's automobiles, including cars, trucks, and buses are seen on American roads and highways. A car passes on a bridge. Cars drive on a four lane. Next scene shows the Statue of Liberty as seen up close from an approaching boat. Final scene shows Bandmaster and United States Marine Corps band as they play. The conductor turns and takes a bow.
Traffic on road and White House in the background. Crowd gathered at White House waiting to proceed. People enter the door. Lined up people move ahead slowly. South facade of the White House. President Herbert Hoover and wife Lou Henry Hover walk out of the door. President, wife and other officials pose.
Crowd lined up to watch the Rose Tournament parade in Pasadena. Various floats parade on street. Floral arrangement floats parade on streets and crowd watch.
Funeral service for Arnoldo, brother of Italian Premier Benito Mussolini. Coffin carried out of the building while the huge crowd gathers up for the funeral ceremony. Coffin of Arnoldo is carried by men moving on streets of Forli. Coffin is escorted by Benito Mussolini. Crowd lined up. Procession heads for rural cemetery. Men in procession hold flags.
Statue of 'Christ the Redeemer' on top of Corcovado Mountain across water as seen from ground. Traffic on road. Top view of statue on mountain top. Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro and statue in the foreground.