Meeting of National Recovery Act officials. Men put a lock on a Brooklyn poultry farm. Close up of the lock on the door. President of the American Federation of Labor William Green is seen as narrator explains that the shuttering of the poultry farm by the NRA was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
A parade in New York, United States on Decoration Day, also known as Memorial Day. New York Mayor Fiorello Henry La Guardia reviews the parade. The last 17 Civil War veterans are seen, along with veterans of the Spanish American War. People gathered to watch the parade on Riverside Drive in New York City.
25th anniversary of The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. The race in progress. The checkered flag at race conclusion. Kelly Patillo wins the race by driving at a speed of 106 miles per hour. People gather around Kelly Patillo as his car comes to a halt.
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower reviews weapons at Fort Benning in Georgia, United States. Civilian officials and military officers review the weapons. President Eisenhower is accompanied by U.S. Army General Omar Bradley. Two hundred pieces of weaponry including tanks, combat rockets and Pershing missiles pass in review. A Redeye missile launcher is demonstrated by a soldier. A mobile train passes in review. A missile is launched. A missile firing helicopter is demonstrated.
Ship picketing in the United States. Egyptian ship 'Cleopatra' in a harbor in New York City, New York. Seamen picket Egyptian ship 'Cleopatra' in protest against Arab blacklisting of U.S. flag ships that touch Israeli ports. A man walks holding a board that reads 'Nasser's blacklist'. The board on his back reads 'Egyptian seamen you are welcome!'. Protests against the U.S. and counter boycott in Egypt. Protesters in a boat with a board protesting against the U.S.
The May Day Parade at Red Square in Moscow, Russia. People gather to watch the parade. Floats pass in review. People look as athletes perform. Dignitaries wave from a balcony. People in the streets celebrate. They hold placards reading 'Peace'. Spires in the background.
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