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A large crowd gathers to celebrate opening of 5th (Victory) Liberty Loan drive by William MacAdoo in New York.

Former United States Secretary of Treasury, William Gibbs MacAdoo, opens the postwar 5th (Victory) Liberty Loan drive in New York City. A large crowd gathers, on Wall Street in the financial district, to watch the event. Decoration in the area for the purpose of celebration. MacAdoo addresses the crowd from a decorated podium. The scene is embellished by a large pyramid of German military helmets topped by a statue of Nike, the Greek Goddess of victory. An Army officer (not wearing headgear) addresses the crowd. A U.S. Army band, in uniform,is seated on steps, playing music. An Army bugler blows his horn from the balcony of a building. The Met Life Tower landmark skyscraper, located at One Madison Avenue, is visible behind him. U.S. Navy Admiral William Sims speaks to the crowd.

Date: 1919, April 21
Duration: 1 min 27 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045967
Mayor James J. Walker leads the great Beer Parade on 5th Avenue in New York City.

People march in the Great Beer Parade, also known as the 'We Want Beer' parade in New York City MS of Mayor Jimmy Walker leading the beer parade. Business leaders, international figures, and society matrons parade down the Fifth Avenue advocating repeal of prohibition. Signs held by demonstrators include, 'Beer For Taxation' and 'Beer for Prosperity' written on the side of a large beer barrel. Mayor Jimmy Walker viewing the beer parade demonstration. A sad tramp clown, possibly the famous Emmett Kelly, rides a bike while wearing a sign that reads, "Repeal 18 Amendment".

Date: 1932, May 14
Duration: 59 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046021
President Franklin Roosevelt denounces war, saying, 'I hate war' in a Chautauqua, New York speech.

U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt addresses a gathering at Chautauqua, New York. President Roosevelt denounces war. He states, 'I have seen war,' and goes on to state, 'I hate war.' The people applaud.

Date: 1936, August 14
Duration: 59 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046090
Kids vying for honor in Police athletic League bouts at the World's fair in New York.

Kids participating in boxing championship in New York City. People gather to watch the boxers compete in championship. Boys of various ages vying for honors in Police Athletic League boxing competition at the World's fair. Boys fighting in the ring. Referee controlling them. Close up views of coaches on sidelines encouraging their boxers. View of boys watching as spectators in audience. View of young boys boxing and teenage boys boxing, including one African American boy.

Date: 1940, September 9
Duration: 1 min 15 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046155
Players during the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Winged Foot Course in Westchester, New York.

Bill Casper wins the U.S. Open Golf Championship in Westchester, New York. A golf match at Winged Foot Course. Players like Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer and Mike Souchak hit the golf ball. Players put the ball in the hole. Audience clap for the players. Bill Casper wins the match. Bill with the trophy.

Date: 1959
Duration: 1 min 41 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046565
Models exhibit Rudi Gernreich's fall collection at a fashion show in New York.

Rudi Gernreich, famous for futuristic fashions, shows his fall collection in New York. A model exhibits removable skirts over mini dresses. Models shows reversible coats of brown and black colors. A model wearing two foot long feather earrings. The audience watch. Rudi Gernreich is seen standing behind most of the models.

Date: 1967, June 20
Duration: 56 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046626