Ford old model cars in Detroit, Michigan. Model of a Ford tractor on display. Several models of the ford motor cars on display.
Leisure activities in the United States after World War I. A high rise skyscraper building in America. People enjoy thrilling sports. Flagpole sitting. New sports figures like George Herman Ruth (Babe Ruth), baseball player, and Jack Dempsey, a boxer. Charles Lindbergh, an American aviator is seen and gets into a plane. He addresses the people. People welcome the return of Lindbergh after a successful flight. A parade during the Presidential elections. Police men control the crowd. Sketch depicts Herbert Clark Hoover as one of the candidates for the Presidential election . Sketch of Herbert Clark Hoover with his wife. Sketches of the catholic candidate in the election Alfred Emanuel Smith. Sketches show people at coastal places, destruction of booze barrels during prohibition, and men drinking alcohol. Picture of Alphonse Gabriel Capone (Al Capone), a mafia gangster in America.
People gathered early on a misty morning at Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New York, to watch as Charles Lindbergh attempts to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his airplane, The Spirit of St. Louis. The plane starts its takeoff role between groups of spectators, raising dust. The spectators move to get a better view as the plane continues, out of sight in the fog and mist. It is not clear where the plane is, although engine sound has changed. Spectators strain to see it through the mist. Then, some cheers are raised when the crowd realizes that Lindbergh has successfully taken off in his heavily laden airplane. The opening caption refers to Curtiss Field, where the Spirit of St. Louis was test flown and reportedly maintained in Hanger 16. there, from May 12th through the 20th. However, for the Paris flight, the plane was towed a mile to Roosevelt Field where, heavily loaded with fuel, it could take advantage of the longer runway for takeoff. (Note: Both fields were originally part of the old Hempstead Plains Field renamed Hazlehurst Field when taken over by the U.S. Army in 1917. U.S. Geological survey maps of 1918 show three areas named, respectively, Hazelhurst Aviation Field No. 1; Aviation Field No. 2; and Camp Albert L. Mills, abutting it. Field No. 2 was renamed Mitchel Field on July 16, 1918. The eastern part of Field No. 1 was dedicated as Roosevelt Field, on September 24, 1918. After the war, the western part of Field No. 1 became known as Curtiss Field, associated, as it was, with the Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Company located there.)
American aviator Colonel Charles Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris. Colonel Lindbergh returns to the United States after completing his flight on June 11. A large crowd gathers in Washington D.C. to greet him. U.S. President Calvin Coolidge arrives at the ceremony to welcome him. President arrives at the podium. Crowd applauding. He addresses the people and speaks about the flight of the aviator. He talks about the history of airplanes and their flight. He states that the airplanes were first used for the purpose of transportation of passengers and for national defense. They had a limited flying radius in the beginning. But now the area has been extended. He states about the historic flights of many U.S. Navy personnels. Then he talks about another historic flight of Lindbergh and bestows the Distinguished Flying Cross upon him. People cheer and applaud as he makes the announcement. Lindbergh arrives at the podium and being greeted by the cheering crowd.
American aviator Colonel Charles Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris. Colonel Lindbergh returns to the United States after his flight from New York to Paris on June 11. A large crowd gathers in Washington D.C. to greet the Colonel. Colonel Lindbergh at the podium, addresses people. President Calvin Coolidge and other dignitaries seated nearby. Colonel Lindbergh addresses people and states about his flight experiences. He talks about the people of France. People applaud. Officials meet and discuss with each other.
Tourists visit Egypt. Tourists mounted on camels. View of the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Egyptian men in robes.