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.
United States President Franklin Roosevelt warns the Axis Power and asks nation for united effort in his speech, Washington DC. People seated on chairs during the speech. President Roosevelt calls upon all Americans for 'All Out Effort'. He warns the nation for longer hours and lower profits. He warns the Axis powers that United States is pledged to resist all aggressor nations. (World War II period).
The United States Army officials and government officials stand near a Pitcairn autogiro in Washington DC. A man enters the autogiro. The aircraft takes off immediately. Pilot seated in the cockpit. Pitcairn autogiro in flight. The Pitcairn autogiro lands. Buildings in the background.
World War I hero Sergeant Alvin York visits Washington DC. Boy Scouts carry a banner reading 'Welcome Sergeant York'. Scouts stand in formation in the background. Sergeant Alvin York arrives at the railway station. His wife accompanies him. He shakes hands with men standing at the railway station to greet him. Railroad cars in the background. Boy Scouts carry United States flags. American Legion contingent salutes him as he comes out of the railway station.