1924 Democratic National Convention, at Madison Square Garden in New York City from June 24 to July 9, 1924. The alphabetical process of nominating candidates begins with Alabama and Forney is seen Johnston, putting Senator Oscar Underwood's name into consideration. View of men at the podium. Bernard Baruch, a supporter of William McAdoo, is seen standing in background. View of the crowded Madison Square Garden, filled with delegates. Some carry a banner reading: "Wilson 1916 for McAdoo 1924." The various State delegations are identified by signs with their State names on them. Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Hawaii (U.S. territory) are seen. As the camera pans the gathering, many more State signs are seen. Outside , in Madison Square Park, a loudspeaker is set up on a truck and a crowd is gathered to listen to events. Back inside Franklin D. Roosevelt, Al Smith's campaign manager, is seen giving a speech nominating Smith for President. Supporters hold up Posters displaying Smith's picture. Closeups of some of the banners. Ticker tape being thrown to celebrate the end of the convention, which ended on July 9th after the 103rd vote finally carried for compromise candidate, John W. Davis of West Virginia. Governor Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska was selected as the vice-presidential nominee.
Race for Presidential election in 1924. Franklin D. Roosevelt, on crutches,as a result of polio, poses with Democratic party leaders John W. Davis and Alfred E. Smith. Democratic Party convention in New York, United States. Delegates from various states at the convention. People carry banners of various states. Alfred Smith and William McAdoo are the front runners for the Presidential nomination.
Entertainment by the Music War Committee in World War II. Men seated around conference table discuss music. Fred Ahlert chairman of the committee ask to Volunteer to sing song, helpful in winning war. Bob Sour raises hand and ask to sing and for help in music. Ray Henderson speaks and plays piano. Sour sings "West of Tomorrow". Listeners clap in reaction. Plaque: Victor Herbert 1859-1924.
Views of the Flat Iron building and other shops and offices in New York City. Dignitaries and spectators observe the ten millionth Ford Model-T as its motorcade passes through the city. A marching band led by an American flag parade with the motorcade. Motorcade passes through the streets and tall building visible.
A film 'How to prevent disease' shows the precautions taken to prevent diseases in New York, United States. The Croton and the Ashokan Reservoir as examples of pure, clean water supply. An animation depicts how the well water gets contaminated by sewage from various sources.
Precautions taken to prevent diseases in New York, United States. A woman with a child is about to enter a house. A notice by the Department of Health at the entrance reads that people should not enter the building as it is infected by scarlet fever. The woman reads the notice and returns.