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French General Charles de Gaulle is feted in Chicago during his visit to the United States in 1945
Film opens showing people in an American city (possibly Chicago) celebrating the Allied victory over Japan on VJ Day, August 15th, 1945. Scene shifts abruptly to Chicago, Illinois, where French General Charles de Gaulle is seen saluting in a reviewing stand at Victory Plaza near Lasalle Street entrance to City Hall. (On August 24th, he had accepted an invitation from Mayor Edward Kelly to stop in Chicago on August 27-28, 1945, during his visit to the U.S. and Canada.) Next, general de Gaulle and Mayor Kelly are seen in an open car in a motorcade amidst crowds of well-wishers. Enthusiastic spectators run along side their car. Glimpse of a dense crowd of people, including a contingent of sailors in dress whites. Final scene shows General de Gaulle speaking with reporters and photographers near a sign reading "W-G-N." (A Chicago radio station). (World War II period).
George Mays All American Open Golf Championship at Tam O'Shanter golf course, Chicago.
Byron Nelson wins George Mays All American Open Golf Championship at Tam O'Shanter golf course, Chicago. Nelson makes a stroke. People in a course watch the game. People walk after the stroke is made. Nelson continues the game. His co players shakes hand with him at the end of the game. Spectators sit in a stand.
War veterans meet and eat a chicken dinner at the 27th annual meeting of the American Legion in Chicago, Illinois.
The 27th annual meeting of the American Legion in Chicago, Illinois after the end of World War II. Women in uniforms and children eating chicken legs during the event. A war veteran speaks into a microphone. A sailor feeds chicken to an infant. Another war veteran from Georgia. Photographers take pictures of delegates during the annual meeting. A navy officer being presented a memento.
United States Coast Guard helicopters rescue an aviator and take him to Chicago, United States.
The United States Coast Guard demonstrates a new technique for sea rescue. U.S. Helicopters over Lake Michigan. Aviator rescued from the sea by a helicopter. The helicopter does not land. The aviator hung from the helicopter. Three helicopters in flight. The aviator is taken to Chicago. He is lowered on the ground.
Men drive 30 car models in a parade on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the First Automobile Race in Chicago, United States.
Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the First Automobile Race in Chicago, United States. Man seated in a Schacht Model K Runabout, circa 1909. A 1905 Curved Dash Oldsmobile is featured in the race. A Stanley Steamer is seen. Men drive 30 car models in the parade of old automobiles. The weather is cold and many drivers are bundled up to stay warm in the open air cars.
Golfer Byron Nelson wins George May's All-American Golf Championship at the Tam O'Shanter Country Club in Chicago, Illinois.
Golfer Byron Nelson wins at the Tam O'Shanter Country Club in Chicago, Illinois. People watch golfer Byron Nelson playing to win the first prize money in George May's All-American Open Golf Championship. Spectators watch Nelson play.