First Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of United States, John Edgar Hoover delivers a speech during an award ceremony of the Boys Clubs of America in the United States. He talks about the widespread evasion of law, extent of crime, and duty of the citizens to work for building better youth through education and guidance. He emphasizes the need to address the problem of crime through schools and education; the need for honesty to prevent crime. The attendees applaud.
First Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of United States, John Edgar Hoover delivers a speech during an award ceremony of the Boys Clubs of America in the United States. Various dignitaries seated during the ceremony. Hoover talks about fighting crime and the people who have died in defense of America. He also states the need to rid America of renegade politics and the greed of politicians.
First Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of United States, John Edgar Hoover delivers a speech during an award ceremony of the Boys Clubs of America in the United States. He talks about law enforcement, plight of mothers whose children are in prison. He lays emphasis on children and youth engulfed in crime and juvenile delinquency, and the crusade of education to fight the same. The attendees applaud. An official thanks Hoover and begins to read out a telegram.
First Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of United States, John Edgar Hoover awarded a Medal in the United States. An official of the Boys Clubs of America addresses the attendees. He states that Hoover is only the second person to receive the Medal after John Hays Hammond in 1934. He talks about a poll at the New York Boys' Club that depicts Hoover as an inspiration to the youth. He reads out the citation and presents the medal to Hoover. Hoover accepts. The official displays the Medal.
First Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of United States, John Edgar Hoover gives a speech after receiving the medal at an award ceremony in United States. He thanks the Boys Clubs of America. He talks about the youth engulfed in crime and criminal associations; task for building better citizenship; and statistics of criminals and crime in America. Distinguished guests seated at the table.
Women's Army Corps (WAC) Sergeant in broadcasting studio for the Army Navy Screen Magazine feature called: "By Request." She holds a letter received from 43 American soldiers ("foxhole buddies") in New Guinea. They ask "By Request" to show them scenes from the University of Kentucky, where they trained, and some shots of Lexington, Kentucky. The program continues with motion pictures of the requested scenes, beginning with the Phoenix Hotel and a theater on the Lexington Main Street. Pedestrians on the side walk and cars parked by the roadside. Keith's Bar and Chop House. Bartenders and waitresses serve beer. A roller coaster, known as the Wildcat (after UK's mascot) at the Joyland amusement park, located on Paris Pike north of town. The University of Kentucky campus. GIs and women soldiers on campus. A sign for the University. Soldiers take pictures by the statue of James Patterson on campus. (Given the lack of foliage on the trees, this film was obviously taken sometime between November and March. ) (World War II period).
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