People on the streets of Manhattan, New York City. Crowds throng Times Square in Midtown Manhattan. Buildings along the sides of street. 'Nazi planes raid Warsaw' flashing on signage from a building. People view the news on German leader Adolf Hitler and World War II in Europe before America's entry in the war. People buying newspapers.
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt in his office in Washington DC. He addresses the nation and appeals for national unity. He pledges his fight for neutrality. Cameramen recording the speech. Men broadcasting the speech.
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt at launch of SS America. SS America, the largest liner ever built in the United States. A large crowd gathers at the harbor. Mrs Roosevelt is presented with flower bouquets. The First Lady launches the ship. Ocean liner underway at sea. United States flag flying aboard on flag pole.
Men practicing rifle shooting in Long Branch, Ontario. They pose holding the rifles. They practice shooting the rifle in a field. Target boards in the foreground. They hit the target boards. Trees in the background.
U.S. explorer Admiral Richard Byrd's Antarctic III expedition to Antarctica. Expedition members assemble a dog sled on the deck of the Barkentine, USS Bear, while underway to the Antarctic during Admiral Byrd's 3rd Expedition.
British monarchs King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit tje United States. King George lays a wreath at the tomb of George Washington at Mount Vernon. King and Queen go to Arlington Cemetery and pay tribute to the unknown soldier. People stand besides street and at roof top to cheer the Royal couple. Royal couple at the state luncheon, enjoy sightseeing and review troops . U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife along with the Royal couple at Hyde Park in New York.
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