A massive crowd on city streets of New York gathered to cheer Marshal Joseph Joffre of France on his visit to the United States during World War 1. (This is likely the New York City "Joffre Day" celebration on May 11, 1917). Cars move in between the crowd. People carry U.S. flags. Marshal Joseph Joffre talks with a man during his visit to United States. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
A helicopter lands on the lawn of White House as Vice President Hubert Humphrey returns from a 14 day Asian trip in Washington DC. He steps down and greeted on the White house lawn by President Lyndon B Johnson. President Johnson goes to New York where he receives an award from Freedom House. A bronze sculpture of President Johnson. President addresses the gathering.
People march during the Loyalty Day parade, showing support for U.S. action in Vietnam, down Fifth Avenue in New York. Man in uniform salutes. Children band play flute. People show banners. Comedian Martha Raye in military uniform as Honorary Marshall.
A boy walks into a building in Harlem, New York City, where corner stone reads, AD 1940. Two little girls on the sidewalk with a string, try to swing it together as if playing "Double Dutch" with a real jump rope. A woman shopper walks behind them. A little boy roller skates along the sidewalk. Two boys interact with each other. One wears a white Tee shirt under his sweater, reading: "Harlem Day Camp." A little girl fools around with a jump rope. Two boys throw things at some sort of target. A bigger boy calls to smaller boys to come with him. The two boys climb into the back of a canvas covered truck. A couple stands by a fire hydrant. Two girls climb steps of an apartment building, as another girl throws trash from the top step. (World War II period).
Children relax and read books on blankets at Harlem Day Camp in New York City. A little boy throwing small objects. Other boys resting. Group of children with an instructor, painting pictures on paper. Girls practicing a dance movement in a circle. A group being instructed in fencing.
African American children play checkers during Harlem Day Camp in Harlem, New York City. Boys play Monopoly, a board game at street side. Girls play a racquet game. African American children play dog and the bone. Team members watch. One of the girls takes bottle and runs.
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