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Court Martial of General Billy Mitchell and Major General Summerall in Washington DC.
General Billy Mitchell accompanied with a group of people, arrives at court in Washington DC, USA. The group poses for the camera. People gathered in queues outside the court. General Michell standing in the court hears the charges against him. The trial continues. Major General Summerall with his elbow on his head listens to the charge of animosity on him. The Generals leave after the trial and pose outside the court.
United States Army Air Force footage of Berliner helicopter 1925 variant being tested in Washington D.C.
United States Army Air Force footage of a helicopter designed by Emile Berliner and Henry Berliner being tested in Washington D.C.,United States. This was one of the final Berliner models built, if not the final, constructed after the triplane model 5 variant that had been demonstrated in February of 1924. This variant had a biplane configuration and was lighter to improve the thrust to weight ratio. The lower wing generated lift from the rotor downwash due to a high angle of incidence and large camber. The helicopter repeatedly lifts off, hovers, does some forward movement, and then touches the ground.
Flight testing of a bi-wing Berliner Helicopter in Washington DC.
Test flight of a Berliner helicopter by Henry Berliner. A hybrid airplane helicopter built by Emile Berliner and his son Henry Berliner is shown during a Washington DC test flight. It rises and move forward in short hops. The lighter weight design and high incidence large camber lower wing indicates it was likely built in 1924 or 1925 as one of the last Berliner models, following after a triplane version that was test flown in February 1924.
American Boy Scouts organize fire prevention parade in Washington DC
Boy Scouts of America organize a fire prevention parade in Washington DC. View of the U.S. Capitol building. Boy scouts parade on street of Washington DC. They carry United States flag and banners. Banners read, 'I Was Careless With My Camp Fire', 'Don't Take Any Chance With Fire', 'Our Forests Give Health Prosperity Recreation, Don't Burn Them', 'Our Forest Protect Game Prevent Floods Equalize Climate Protect Them'. Navy band leads the marchers. United States President John Calvin Coolidge Jr reviews the parade. View of Washington monument. Secretary of Agriculture Henry C Wallace and National leader of American Boy Scouts address people.
American Boy Scouts stage a fire safety skit in Washington DC during a gathering of Boy Scouts
American Boy Scouts stage a skit to educate fellow Boy Scouts of America about prevention of forest fires. Irresponsible activity leading to forest fire is shown in the dramatized skit, staged on a field with a large group of Boy Scouts seated and watching (possibly some kind of Jamboree). The scouts demonstrate the hazard of a carelessly tossed cigarette. They also show an unattended fire spreading and consuming a tree completely. Sign boards read 'The Trial', and 'Guilty', as the offenders are "Sentenced to Be Educated' (sentencing done by Walter Irving McCoy, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Scouts take part in a Tug of War game. Sign reads 'Forest Demon Burned' and the "demon" figure in fabric is set on fire and hoisted into the air. Boy Scouts are seen on the Washington Monument grounds as they take an oath together. Boy Scout plays a trumpet. Sign board on the trumpet reads 'Fight Forest Fire'.
Pan American Highway Commission presents a commemorative plaque at the Pan American Union in Washington DC
Delegates of the Pan American Highway Commission present a gift after a month-long tour of the United States in 1924. Ceremony at the Pan American Union in Washington DC. Tablet is unveiled inscribed with the title 'Highway of Friendship', and presented as a gift to the Highway Education Board. The first line of the tablet reads, "Commemorative of the Official visit of the Pan American Highway Commission to the District of Columbia and the states of North Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey June 2 to July 3, 1924. The happiness and prosperity of the people of the United States have been greatly enhanced by your definite program of Highway education...." U.S. Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg accepts the tablet and speaks to those gathered.