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Some scenes showing politicians involved in the U.S. National and state elections of 1938
Film starts showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt at a polling place during the 1938 U.S. National Elections. Next, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the President's wife is also seen there with him. Glimpse of an unidentified politician. Another unidentified politician shaking hands with people in a crowd. New York Democratic Governor, Herbert H. Lehman, stands with his wife and family on the occasion of his re-election. Brief closeup of Governor Lehman himself. Scene shifts to the Republican candidate for New York Governor, New York County District Attorney (Manhattan), Thomas E. Dewey, who is being interviewed. (He lost the election to Governor Lehman, but only by 1.4%.) Closeup of Thomas Dewey, smiling. Two unidentified men are seen sitting by a radio. One is recording election results on a tally sheet.
New York Yankees defeat Chicago Cubs 8-3 to win 1938 World Series
New York Yankees win game four to clinch the 1938 World Series. 60,000 baseball fans cheer during the game. The Yankees' Frankie Crosetti hits triple to score two runs in 2nd inning. Cubs' Phil Cavaretta doubles. In 8th inning, Cubs' Ken O'dea hits two-run homer. Yankees' Myril Hoag hits double to score Lou Gehrig. Crosetti hits double to score two runs. Crowd walks on field after end of game.
Transatlantic air service is extolled 35 years after the Wright Brothers first flight. Howard Hughes takes off on round-the- world flight
Animated map shows sailing vessel leaving Coast of United States heading to the British Isles. Next, the Cunard-White Star ocean liner, S.S. Aquitania, is shown underway in the Atlantic, with note that the ship crossing only takes four days. Animated map shows America and Europe "moving closer together" as a result. Noting that an airplane flew from New York to Paris in 16 hours and 38 minutes, Howard Hughes' Lockheed 14 Super Electra Special aircraft, heavily loaded with fuel, is seen making a difficult takeoff from the short (3500 foot) runway at Floyd Bennett Field, Long Island, on July 10th, 1938, headed to Paris, France on first leg of its round-the-world flight. Glimpse of the aircraft overhead as it sets course for Newfoundland on a Great Circle route to Paris.
Kimon Kudo beats Jesse James in New York City Wrestling match.
Greek wrestler Jesse James takes on Kimon Kudo of Japan in New York City Wrestling match. Spectators gather in number. Various wrestling moves performed. Jesse uses the ropes and propels himself into Kudo. Kudo grabs Jesse's wrist and makes him submit. April 1938.
People visit movie theater to watch newsreel series 'March of Time' in New York, United States.
People visit a theater showing newsreel series in New York City. Neon marquee sign reads 'EXCL. N.Y. MARCH OF TIME INSIDE NAZI GERMANY 1938'. Crowd in the foreground near box office. People enter cinema theater.
New ship Mauretania arrives in New York on its maiden voyage.
New ocean liner RMS Mauretania (1938) arrives in New York on its maiden voyage. A small ship escorts Mauretania. Aerial view of the Mauretania. People on the ship and photographers click photos of the Captain of the ship. Many ships in New York harbor near the Mauretania. Captain using binoculars to view the scene. Scene in New York harbor from aboard ship of the Statue of Liberty and New York city. Close up view of steam coming out from one of the ship stacks. Aerial views of the Mauretania and Manhattan Island skyscrapers, and New York harbor.