A crowd waits in front of City Hall to greet General Charles De Gaulle in Manhattan, New York City, United States. The General's car arrives with motorcycle escort. A phalanx of New York City policemen on horseback lined up in formation, across the streef. The Crowd contains some American soldiers. General de Gaulle makes his way to a spot near the curb where he lines up with a U.S. military officer and City officials to pose for photographs. The group is surrounded by photographers, as they hold a salute for an extended time. After picture taking ends, General Charles De Gaulle is escorted by New York Mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, up steps leading into City Hall. Men and women on the side of the rail. Women waving flags. Men saluting the General. (World War II period).
A crowd greeting and hailing General Charles De Gaulle in New York City. A crowd outside City Hall. Army officers and city officials wait outside the building on the steps.A few officers come down the steps and wait. General Charles De Gaulle comes out of City Hall accompanied by Mayor LaGuardia.. The General stands on top of the steps and raises his arms in a giant "V" to the crowd. The Mayor then guides him to a bank of microphones set up at the base of the steps. Mayor LaGuardia makes a few remarks and concludes raising his right arm and shouting: "Vive la France." General de Gaulle, then speaks into the microphones. The Mayor and the General shake hands.
U.S. troops prepare to entrain at the New York port of embarkation, heading for service in the European Theater during World War II. U.S. soldiers with full packs and barrack bags move. A railroad train in the background. The soldiers move on a train platform. They stand beside railroad train cars.
U.S. troops bound for New York City port of embarkation for transportation to the European Theater war front during World War II. U.S. soldiers with full packs and helmets on a ferry boat. The ferry boat moves across a river in New York, on its way to troop transport ship.
A woman holds a rosary and prays in St. Patrick's Cathedral (5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States) in Manhattan, New York City, United States. Wood carvings depict the Stations of the Cross. Flags with stars on them, representing U.S. servicemen in World War II, adorn a wall inside the Cathedral. View of 5th Avenue, outside the Cathedral, as large numbers of churchgoers enter and leave. An American flag flies at front of the Cathedral. Most of the visitors are women, although a few men are seen. View of the portal from inside the Cathedral, with visitors entering and leaving the building, and 5th Avenue seen in background. View from outside, as large numbers of visitors ascend steps of the Cathedral.
Saint Patrick's Day celebrated at Fifth Avenue in New York, United States. A decoration in the form an Irish harp or cláirseach. People with umbrellas gather to watch the parade in the rain. A young girl wearing a raincoat stands to watch the parade. Soldiers and officers at the parade. Girls in academic dress holding a 'Marymount' sign march. Mayor of New York Fiorello La Guardia and others review the parade. Women on horses. Majorettes marching in the parade. A young majorette girl twirls her baton. A child holding a walking stick and a top hat. Spectators watch holding umbrellas. (World War II period).