Reverend Roelif Brooks leading a Sunday Worship Service at St. Thomas Episcopal Church (Saint Thomas Church 1 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019) in New York City during World War II. Reverend Brooks prays to God to bless the offerings of the people which will reach Britain through 'Bundles For Britain Service'. Crowd of parishioners come forward and place their offerings of parcels before the altar. Reverend Roelif Brooks blessing the Bundles for Britain. Pile of bundles seen placed before the altar.
Buildings in densely populated tenement area in Cannon and Delancey Streets in New York City's lower East Side. Trash trucks in the area. Pedestrians crossing the street in New York City. Shops and vehicular traffic on the street. Bedding being aired and and laundry drying on the fire escapes of the tenements.
A ticker tape parade in New York, United States. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand receive a warm reception on their arrival in New York. People gather along the sidewalk as King's motorcade moves past the cheering crowds during a ticker tape parade. Confetti being showered. The King and The Queen arrive at the City Hall.
Scenes from the "The American Queen of Beauty ' pageant in New York City, United States, in October 1934. (The "Miss America" pageant was not held in 1934 due to Great Depression financial troubles that affected the pageant in 1933. This "American Queen of Beauty" pageant was sponsored by Madison Square Garden, and held only this one time, in 1934). Contestants in swim suits move around the judges. The judges consisting of experts are seated on the center of the stage. Helen Mack, who was Miss New York State, is seen being given the title of American Queen of Beauty after she defeated 3,000 girls from 30 states. She holds the silver winner's cup.
Motorcyclists perform stunts in Lockport, New York. Motorcyclists from America and Canada move up a steep slope on a rough road in Lockport, New York. People look on. Motorcyclists move up the slope but fail and fall.
A Lockheed Constellation passenger airliner taxis in and parks at LaGuardia airport, in New York City. UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold, accompanied by another man, descends the steps from the airplane and is greeted by officials and photographers. A group of uniformed New York City Policemen escort the Secretary General into the airport buliding.
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