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.
Various views of American Peace Mobilization delegates carrying placards and marching in Washington DC advocating against war, early in World War 2 period. Various anti-war signs held by people read 'Stop aid to Britain', 'Defend Right Labor', 'The right To Strike Is Only Protection Of Labor', 'There Is A Way Out Of War - Join APM'. Pacifist delegates march outside gates of the White House.
American Peach Mobilization delegates march outside gates of the White House, Washington DC, early in World War 2. People carry signs and march on the street . Traffic passes on the street in foreground. Signs held by anti-war marchers on street read 'No Police Terrors Against Strikes', 'Strike Is Only Protection To Labor', 'All Out Aid To Britain Means Total War For America', 'Defend The Rights Of Labor', 'Fight Every Step To War', and 'There Is A Way Out War - Join APM'. People pass by the White House gate.
May Day Parade at Union Square in the New York City Flat Iron District during World War II. Pennsylvania Station in background. The parade takes a turn at 17th Street. People march carrying placards, signs, and banners. Signs and banners held by people read 'Free Schneider', 'War Is Hell', 'New York State Committee Communist Party', 'Free Earl Browder' and 'No Convoys No AES'. Float passes on a street. Women push baby walkers along a road. Men and women march along street with banners.