World War I hero Sergeant Alvin York with his wife Gracie Williams and officials in an open car, in Washington, DC, United States. The car stands at working entrance to the White House. Sergeant York and his wife exit the car, in the company of the officials, and pose for photographs under an awning, at the White House entrance. 1940 Cadillac linousine parked by White House. The Yorks pose with their two sons. brief view of articles like phone and documents, on a table, indoors.
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt visits a hospital to cheer crippled children in Washington DC. The First Lady of the United States Anna Eleanor Roosevelt cheers crippled children at the hospital during an informal bedside visit. A nurse examines a crippled child on the bed. Mrs. Roosevelt stands beside a nurse who is working with a young boy in a large water tub (possibly polio victim).
Judges of the U.S. Supreme Court arrive at the White House in Washington DC, United States. The judges arrive at the White House. They all pose for cameramen outside the White House before meeting the President.
U.S. President proclaims unlimited national emergency in the United States during World War II. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt while addressing the Pan American Union representatives says that it is necessary to forcibly check the advance of Nazi German forces. He states that the Axis powers of World War II aim to control the seas. He expresses his faith in the principle of the freedom of seas. He says that we will resist any such attempt by the Nazis to control the seas. He also promises to assist Britain in fighting against the Germans and "Hitlerism". He urges an increase in the production of war equipment in the country. He proclaims unlimited national emergency in the United States. He assures that democracy will triumphantly survive.
Activities of civilian workers and soldiers at the War Department and Navy Department buildings in Washington DC, early in World War 2. Exterior of a building. 'Navy Department' written on the building. A crowd enters the building. Buses and other vehicles drive past along a street. 'War Department' written on a building. Soldiers stand outside the building. Soldiers and marines near a truck. Soldiers in front of the Munitions Department. Women come out of the building. Armed guards stand outside a building.
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, United States. A man and woman enter the building. People inside the building look at the Lincoln Memorial.