Various views of 60 thousand Labor union members of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) as they parade on 8th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, in a march to Madison Square Garden, where many are seen entering. The Garden Marquee advertises the CIO Rally attended by Mayor O'Dyer and CIO President, Philip Murray. This CIO rally is to protest the recent passage of the Taft-Hartley Labor Bill and to demand its veto by President Truman. Brief glimpse inside the packed Madison Square Garden, with bright light panning over the gathering. (Note: Members of the AFL labor union held a similar march and rally, in Manhattan, 6 days earlier, on June,4th). Scene shifts completely to CIO members parading in protest at a different (unidentified) city. Business establishments seen include Kipens Hardware and Busse's Drug Store.
Daytime exterior views of the U.S. Capitol building and exterior of the White House in Washington DC. President Franklin D Roosevelt at his desk in the White House. He appears to be writing correspondence and affixing a seal to written documents.
Exterior of Supreme Court building in Washington DC. View of another building at a busy street intersection. Governor W I Meyers, administrator of the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), poses in front of the FCA Building, formerly known as the Southern Railway Building.
Aerial views of Casablanca, Morocco, in World War 2. Many ships of all kinds, including Allied warships, transport vessels, and the like are seen in the harbor. The area is relatively unscathed by war. A brief view of a hotel and beach.
American and French officers pose for the photographers. United States military officers in Morocco during World War II. Among the group are Major General George S Patton, Major General Hobart R Gay, French General Charles Nogues and Grand Vizier to the Sultan. General Patton and U S officers leave by car. Mohammed V of Morocco is seen. Guards on the steps of building.
French delegation including General Nogues and Admiral Michelieu arrives at American Headquarters. American delegation includes Major General George S Patton, Major General Harmon and Admiral Huges.
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