A number of English war brides and babies step from a bus and enter an Army reception center in New York City. The women have identification tags on their coats. Many couples and children are seen, as they are being reunited after World War II. Many journalists and photographers record the happy event.
The United States Coast guard Ice breaker Mackinaw clears path on frozen Lake Michigan. A view of the frozen lake. Mackinaw grinds solid ice. Ships underway on the clear path to Chicago. Buildings in the background. U.S. infantry landing craft underway from Normandy and Sicily amidst high waves. U.S. aircraft carrier underway. Men tie down aircraft on flight deck during typhoon. (World War II period)
69th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Participant people with different breeds of dogs. A crowd gathered at the show. A bitch with 23 puppies. St Bernhard, Boxer, Wolfhound, Basset hounds, Bedlingtons, Basset hounds, and various other breeds at the show. The judges observe various dogs and declare a Scottish Terrier as the winner of the show.
Boy Scouts from many nations at the Statue of Liberty in New York during the National Scout Week. Scout leaders donate a friendship fund for Scout activities in nations all over the world at a ceremony. Boy scouts salute the Statue of Liberty after laying a wreath.
United States troops ship USAT Thomas H. Barry (formerly the SS Oriente) carrying American soldiers as they arrive back home in New York, United States following the end of World War 2 in Europe. Men and women on the dock welcome the troops and wave in the foreground with United States troopship Thomas Barry underway as it approaches pier 16 at Staten Island in New York City, United States. American troops aboard the USAT Thomas Barry as they return from Europe after World War II. People on the pier wave to the soldiers. Troops on board the ship shout and whistle. War brides and babies on board the ship along with the troops. United States ship SS Santa Rosa waiting to dock.
American soldiers arrive in New York, United States aboard the ship Thomas H. Barry, returning home from service in Europe. Women with babies are seen on the dock. Soldiers on board the ship shout and whistle. As troops disembark, they touch and kiss soil formed into the shape of a map of the United States. (World War II period).