Final segment of a documentary on the history of the Labor Department in the United States. A group of Labor Department employees are seen in a meeting, where one discusses variations in unemployment while referring to a chart entitled: "Employees in Nonagricultural Establishments, by Industry Division." Closeup of a Secretary of Labor report on Research and Training Activities under the Manpower Development and Training Act, transmitted to the Congress, February, 1963. A woman explains wiring diagrams on a blackboard in chalk, and then turns to young people being trained to solder such connections on electronic parts, in a worker training class. Finished electrical products being readied for shipment. Closeup of a "Manpower Report of the President," by the Department of Labor. President Lyndon Baines Johnson, reporting to the Congress. Behind him are Speaker of the House, John William McCormack, and Senate President pro tempore Carl Hayden. Wider view of the joint session of congress. Men gathered at a table simulating Labor-management bargaining in action. A U.S. Labor Department representative offers assistance to the bargaining parties. Closeup of men shaking hands. George Meany, President of the AFL-CIO labor organization is seen conducting a meeting. A man circles labor markets, on a U.S. map, that are eligible for Federal assistance under the Area Redevelopment Act. An aircraft and a ship are seen being loaded with goods for transport to foreign destinations. People voting in a large gathering, by show of hands. Closeup of a metal tool bit cutting a strip while turning a piece of metal in a lathe. Several young people ostensibly seeking jobs. More views of products being loaded and transported by ship, airplane, and railroad. People entering the Department of Labor building in Washington, DC. People waiting in line for assistance in finding jobs. Final scenes are a montage of brief images covering the history of the Department of Labor, shown inside a round Department of Labor symbol.
The transactions at the Chicago Board of trade. The board remains open despite the federal dictum of a 60 days penalty suspension of activities. The buildings along the sides of a street. 'Chicago Board of Trade' written on a building. Crowd gathers on the street in front of the building. President of the Board of Trade Peter B. Carey seated at desk and addresses the nation. He talks about the future of the farmers and says that the farm board has just about liquidated its wheat future.
The scene is a flooded outdoor stadium that forms a skating rink in the winter. Numerous speed skaters circle a group of judges standing in the center of the frozen rink. Several skaters are going backwards at the start of sequence. Some of the competitors skate in groups. Later, several skaters compete in hurdle jumping. One knocks a hurdle down. (Attributed to Thomas Armat.)
Amateur runners (perhaps intercollegiate) competing on a stadium track in the United States. They are seen running several races of varying distances. In one relay race, a runner falls just as he hands off to a teamate. He is helped off the track by officials. Letters are seen on some runners' shirts, including "C", "S" and "H." A large crowd of spectators in the stands. (Attributed to Thomas Armat)
Amateur runners (perhaps intercollegiate) compete in Steeplechase type of race with unusual obstacles. They begin with a sack race. Later they are seen leaping over hurdles with water obstacles. The runners climbing over wooden obstacles. One falls and is attended by officials.) They are seen climbing rope obstacles. Spectators cheer from viewing stands. (Attributed to Thomas Armat.)
A sports event in the United States. A group of participants takes part in long and high jump. Onlookers watch the athletes. One jumper wears the letters aYa on his jersey. Another has a triangular logo on his. (Attributed to Thomas Armat.)
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