Remains of the Lockheed XP-38 that crashed at Mitchel Field, New York, the day before, after a cross-continental flight from March Field, California. The airplane was flown by Lieutenant Ben Kelsey, who escaped without injury. But the airplane was totally destroyed.
Brief glimpse of a street corner in New York City, where people are passing a newsstand as they enter a subway. Pedestrians, including a man pushing a baby carriage, are seen walking along the sidewalk. Scene shifts to Broadway and West 46th Street, near Times Square in Manhattan, where a mix of pedestrians are walking on a sunny day. A prominent sign for Admiral Television and Appliances is seen in the background. Aerial view from a tall building overlooking Times Square. The Astor Hotel is seen clearly at the left. The elevated camera pans upward revealing a wider view of Times Square, the Times Building, and the divergence of Broadway and 7th Avenue, as it angles uptown.
Motorcade of General Douglas MacArthur on occasion of his return to the United States after being relieved of Command by President Truman. MacArthur is being welcomed by citizens of New York City. Crowds line the sidewalks, as seen from the view of accompanying newsreel photographers. Motorcade passes through streets of the city. Showering of ticker tape. Officers stand, holding the flag of United States. Troops standing at attention.
The City of New York fetes General Douglas MacArthur when he arrives there after being relieved of Command by President Truman. Views of the parade from viewpoint of newsreel cameramen surrounding the General's open car. Fireboats in the harbor create a huge fountain with their pumps. Trees are inundated with ticker tape.
A memorial plaque "Walter Reed who gave man control over Yellow Fever died in a hospital on this site November 23, 1902". Located in Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC. A view of building number 54, situated behind the plaque can be seen. The location is on B Street, between the Inter-American Defense College and the Fort's health clinic
Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC. Views of Roosevelt Hall, of the National War College (NWC) designed by the famous firm of McKim Mead & White,and built 1903-1907. Historic red brick Federal Penitentiary Building (Built 1826), is also seen. Views of the more modern Eisenhower Hall, of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, dating from 1924.
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