Victory Parade in honor of the returned African American troops of the 369th Infantry, 93rd Division, at end of World War I (these forces were also known as the 15th New York National Guard Regiment or Old Fifteenth; and nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters). Elevated view of African American troops and marching band (possibly that of James Reese Europe) marching past the New York Public Library in New York City, United States. Governor Smith and Mrs. Smith of New York State among the spectators in the grandstand. Huge crowd gathered to watch the ongoing parade. Sunset view of a couple standing on a bridge with background of World War 1 era U.S. Navy battleships anchored in harbor (presumably New York harbor).
Men and women load food container on to car. Merrill Phoenix and Harold Allen break the small flying craft marathon record of 60 hours airborne by making touch-and-go ground contacts for food and fuel. Their "Flivver" plane lifts a container from top of a speeding car.
Byron Connett makes a trial voyage in a tiny underwater craft at Michigan city, Indiana. Byron Connett gets inside the small submarine craft that accomodates one person. "Powered by Kathanode" seen written near the entry hatch (Kathanode brand battery). The underwater craft powered with an electric motor travels below the surface at 9MPH. Periscope seen sticking out above the sub as it moves.
Church religious preacher Bishop C M Grace (Marcelino Manuel da Graça, also known as "Sweet Daddy Grace" of the United House of Prayer) baptizes 500 brethren and sisters at the seashore of Newport News, Virginia, United States. Preacher leads them into water and performs the religious ceremony of washing away their sins. African American onlookers watch and hold the baptized women. Many people dance and celebrate, overcome with emotion.
Sign board reads 'VC Trail' and shows USMC (United States Marine Corps) emblem and a danger sign. Instructor explains operation of overhanging booby trap to captain Charles Robb during his visit at camp Pendleton. Captain Charles Robb examines dead fall booby trap, Man trap, Punji sticks covered by chain link fence,Spider Trap,Bridge Spike Trap and the Bamboo Grenade booby trap. He also inspects a mock VC tunnel.
Captain Charles Robb visits Camp Pendleton in California, United States. Archway sign reads 'Dong Ha Village'. Captain Robb examines the Haystack booby trap. He climbs out of the trapdoor on ground. Captain Robb puts vegetables into container. Captain Charles Robb and the instructor walk towards Asian village with a 'No Smoking' sign on archway.
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