Aviator Charles Lindberg honored in Brooklyn, New York after his trans-Atlantic flight. Policemen on motorcycles escort Lindbergh's motorcade. Dense throngs on either side of the streets for 20 miles to get a glimpse of Lindbergh. The motorcade arrives at the venue. A large crowd gathered. The people sing 'Star Spangled Banner'. Jean Byrne, Brooklyn borough President JJ Byrne's daughter, presents a medal to Lindberg as the crowd cheers. Lindbergh addresses the crowd.
Aviator Charles Lindberg receives the Langley medal. Lindbergh lands his plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis' at Roosevelt Field. Another plane parked in the field. Lindbergh gets off the plane and stands beside it. A large crowd gathered on the field. The throngs cheer and applaud as Lindbergh is awarded the Langley medal. He expresses his thanks. Aerial view of huge crows all around the air field. Lindbergh emerges from the air field accompanied by officers and officials. He takes his place in a car. Lindbergh talks to an officer.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh honored in Washington DC. President Calvin Coolidge presents the Hubbard Gold Medal, the highest award of the National Geographic Society, to Lindberg. Officials seated during the ceremony. The Hubbard Medal. Lindbergh gives a speech.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh prepares to leave for Mexico. Lindbergh with Speaker Nicholas Longworth and other dignitaries after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Lindbergh shakes hands with Longworth. He talks to Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation F Trubee Davison seated in the rear cockpit at Bolling Field. Lindbergh and an officer study the route to Mexico City.
Colonel Charles Lindberg arrives in Mexico City. General Alvaro Obegron and President Plutarco Elias Calles prepare to welcome Lindbergh. American humorist and comedian Will Rogers also present. Lindbergh lands in Mexico City. Policemen control the crowd as they rush towards Lindbergh. Lindbergh's motorcade escorted by policemen on motorbikes and horses. People gathered on the streets. General Alvarez, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Dwight Morrow and other officials with Lindbergh.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh in Mexico City, Mexico. A large crowd gathered for a glimpse of Lindbergh. Lindbergh talks to the people. The aviator with officials at the American Embassy. Lindbergh greets the crowds below from a balcony.
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