Shortly before America's direct involvement in World War 2, view of a rally and speaker for the American Union for Organization Against War in New York City. The anti-war speaker shows signs "Fight the Draft" and "No Loans to England. No Arms to anyone!" People in a crowd listen to the speaker. One man holds a sign which reads 'Selectees! Protest any Extension of Army Service - Write Your Congressman'. Another sign reads, "The Army and Navy are hotbeds of fascism."
American Peace Mobilization meeting of anti-war persons and pacifists at Mecca Auditorium, New York, early in World War 2. Close-up of many pins on a man's coat lapel, for various labor and anti-war organizations. Exteriors of the building. A man buys a newspaper. People enter Mecca Temple for the meeting. View of many pedestrians walking on busy sidewalk in front of auditorium building. A man sells newspapers on a street. Sign on the entrance reads 'Welcome American People's Meeting'. People enter the building.
An American Legion Mission leaves for Britain from New York City. National Commander Milo Warner also included in the Legion Mission. The Legion Mission studies civilian defense measures in Britain. Men stand together at the harbor. Several people boating in a small craft. Clipper aircraft in water. The plane gets ready for take off. Several men stand at the harbor.
Models display dresses for Saint Valentine's Day at Hotel New Yorker in New York City. The models wear dresses of latest designs. Flowers and hearts are attached to the dresses or hats.
Figure ice skating during the Silver States Classic held in New York City. The couple performs gracefully on ice. A man performs thrilling stunts. He skates through ring of fire. Men's 2 Mile Finals event in the ring. Several men fall during the event. A huge crowd seated in the spectator area. (World War II period).
Visitors arrive at the Bronx Zoo (2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx Park, Bronx, New York 10460, U.S.) in New York City. The zookeeper opens the lions’ gate. Lions coming out of the gate. Lions laze around the enclosure of the zoo. A lion drinking from a puddle. A moat keeps them out of visitors' way. Zebras and springbok graze in the zoo. They have their own waterhole. Birds in the zoo. Inauguration of a new elephant house “Pachyderm House” of the Philadelphia Zoo (3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States). The Pachyderm House was designed by architect Paul Philippe Cret. Officials cut the ribbon during its inauguration. An elephant walks with the United States flag. Elephants give a performance on stools. Monkeys come out from a barrel. Children watch elephants performing and a man touching the open mouth of a hippopotamus in the zoo.