Adolf Hitler, with Ernst Röhm (or Roehm), leader of the "Brown Shirts" (Sturmabteilungm, or SA), in Bavaria. Behind them sits an SA band, with swastika emblems on their music stands. The band plays, briefly. Hitler speaks and is cheered by moderately-sized audience.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh returns after his nonstop trans-Atlantic flight from New York to Paris that completed on May 21, 1927. A fleet of ships and boats escort Lindbergh up the Hudson to the New York Harbor. Among the informal fleet is a tug boat named the "Federal No. 2", which displays a maritime flag on its bow, containing 48 stars and no stripes. A crowd gathered at the harbor to watch the festivities and honor Lindbergh. Tug boats line the harbor. Lindbergh watches a marine parade in his honor. New York Mayor James J. Walker beside Lindbergh.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh returns after his trans-Atlantic flight from New York to Paris. Tug boats are jammed together next to the Department of Docks Building on Pier A, Hudson River, New York City. The clocktower, added to the Building in 1919, as America's first WWI memorial, is clearly visible.American flags and bunting everywhere. A small launch, carrying Lindbergh, makes its way, between tug boats and large ferry boats and throws a line to a larger passenger-filled boat nearby. In a precarious maneuver, persons in both boats help Lindbergh into the larger boat. He almost falls into the water, in the process. Lindbergh is wearing a leather flying jacket. At the Battery,policemen on foot, and on horseback and motorcycles restrain crowds. Lindbergh climbs into an open car, and the parade, in his honor commences. New Yorkers watch and cheer. Lindbergh's motorcade proceeds to lower Broadway. A ticker-tape parade in his honor. People on either side of the streets cheer and welcome Lindbergh. Motorcycle and mounted police escort him further to City Hall. Policemen control the crowd. City Hall: Officials welcome the aviator. A banner reads 'Welcome Lindbergh'. Lindbergh with various officials and officers on stage. He addresses the crowd. NY Mayor James Walker greets and congratulates Lindbergh.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh returns after his trans-Atlantic flight from New York to Paris. City Hall Park, New York City: A banner reads 'Welcome Lindbergh'. U.S. flags at the venue. A large crowd gathered for the event. Government officials, officers and NY Mayor James Walker with Lindbergh on stage. The NY Chief Magistrate presents the Municipal Medal and the Scroll of Honored Welcome to Lindbergh. Lindbergh addresses the crowd. The people of NY celebrate on the streets. Confetti rained onto the street. People cheer for Lindbergh.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh returns after his trans-Atlantic flight. Crowds gathered on the streets of New York to welcome him. Throngs on the streets. People wave and cheer. Lindbergh places a wreath on the war memorial Eternal Light in Madison Square. The crowded Fifth Avenue. People watch from building windows and balconies. U.S. flags on buildings.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh welcomed in New York. He reviews troops marching by in his honor at Central Park Mall. Lindbergh with his mother Evangeline Lindbergh on the podium. NY Governor Al Smith presents Lindbergh the State's Medal of Valor as his mother looks on. Policemen control the large crowd. People wait for him in Central Park. A decorated float with a model of Lindbergh's plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. Governor Smith with Lindbergh and his mother on stage. Lindbergh addresses the gathering and stands amidst two officers.
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