In New York Harbor, the United States passenger ship SS Manchuria (later the World War 1 troop transport ship USS Manchuria, ID-1633) being loaded with cargo including armament (artillery gun is partially seen). Crew members on the ship loading items from a smaller vessel. Smoke rises from the smokestack of a passenger steam ship as it passes the Statue of Liberty.
SS Adriatic, the largest passenger liner in Trans-Atlantic service, arrives safely in New York City., from the Atlantic U-Boat war zone during World War 1. Irene Castle currently starring in the serial film "Patria" is seated on deck. She wears a fur coat and is holding a pet monkey. (Her husband, and professional dance partner, Vernon Castle, was away, flying as a pilot with the British Royal Flying Corps.)
Striking miners gather at a mountainside for a mass meeting in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. A man addresses the miners on labor strike. Anthracite coal mine workers in mass meeting urged to remain firm but orderly.
The Golden Gates Naval guards of the U.S. Navy march in San Francisco, California during World War I. A board over the passing guards reads "Headquarters Naval Port Guard". Slate indicates that these U.S. Navy Golden Gate Naval guards' surveillance prevails over all arrivals and departures at the port.
Members of the Foreign Press section of the Creel Publicity Bureau (formed by George Creel) prepare to depart for Europe from New York City. Members pose for the pictures. The members aim to show American propaganda abroad during World War I. Charles S. Hart, Director of the Division of Films for the Committee on Public Information (CPI), and former Hearst employee, is seen close-up posing for the camera.
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Eagle Hut for American servicemen during World War 1. The YMCA hut is formally opened at Bryant Park in New York City. Ex Ambassador to Germany, James Gerard, the guest of honor, addresses the gathering. Miss Ethel Barrymore donates the flag pole and raises the first flag which was presented by Charles Everson of Lafayette Post G.A.R. Soldiers surround the flag pole as Ethel Barrymore comes in between the crowd. She hoists the flag and stands as the French Military band finishes playing the Star Spangled Banner.
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