A 1946 re-enactment showing Dr. Albert Einstein's letter to U.S. President being typed on August 2, 1939, in Long Island, New York. A typist types Einstein's letter concerning atomic bomb to U.S. President Roosevelt. The letter references recent work by doctors Fermi and Szilard on producing a nuclear chain reaction, and its possible use as a weapon in an atomic bomb. He urges that the administration be watchful and ready for quick action on the subject.
Two boys and two girls charged with vandalism in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Police officer bring in the two boys and two girls. A police lamp. Girls and boys present charges to Desk Lieutenant. Two girls and Desk Lieutenant. Girls and boys reply to Desk Lieutenant. Officer writes on a booking card.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh arrives in New York, United States after his solo non stop Trans Atlantic flight. Ships and boats fill New York harbor and fire boats discharge plumes of water in salute. Charles Lindbergh enters an open car, at battery park, in lower Manhattan, and proceeds with mounted police and motocycle escort, in a tickertape parade up Broadway. Charles Lindbergh rides in a convertible surrounded by mounted police. Police foot patrolmen struggle to keep spectators on sidewalks. The sky is whitened by falling confetti and tickertape. Crowd is packed elbow-to-elbow in front of New York City Hall, as Mayor James J. Walker greets Colonel Lindbergh. Charles Lindbergh speaks to the assemblage. Crowds line the sidewalks as the Lindbergh party travels by car along the streets of New York City. View of Charles Lindbergh in open cockpit of an airplane.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh takes off on solo transatlantic flight from Roosevelt Field in New York. Charles Lindbergh poses with his mother in front of his plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. Charles Lindbergh then dons heavier flying suit and boards the plane. The "Spirit of St. Louis" hits a few bumps on takeoff roll and then gradually completes a shallow takeoff.
Stork Night Club in New York, United States. Cars arrive and people enter the Stork club. Men and women at the entrance of club.
Stork Night Club in New York, United States. Interiors of Stork Club show people having wine at a bar. Owner of Stork Club, Sherman Billingsley have drinks with friends at the bar. Two women talk at the entrance of the club. Sign on a wall reads '$ 3 Cover Charge Per Person'. Overhead sign reads 'Cub Room'.
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