Automobiles, pedestrians, and street cars, attempt to negotiate the completely uncontrolled intersection of South Broadway and 7th Street in Los Angeles, California, in the early to mid 1920s. Bank of Italy (later the Bank of America) occupies the northeast corner of the S Broadway and 7th Street intersection. Scene shifts to New York City where a mounted police officer controls traffic at a busy intersection. He stops traffic in one direction, allowing crowds of pedestrians to cross and cars and street cars to proceed in other direction. In a quieter city, cars are parked in center of roadway and along curbs. pedestrians move on sidewalks and traffic moves easily. In a major city, Police officer stands in center of street and stops traffic for very large group of school children waiting to cross. They all run across when he gives them the OK. At another location, a policeman is posted at an intersection with a signal device to indicate "Stop" and "go." Scene shifts to an intersection in city of Detroit, with "Stop" and "Go" signal at corner. A woman crossing the street is almost hit by a car, but pulled out of its way, by a Detroit City Policemen posted in the center of the street. In another town, a policeman is seen in an elevated post at center of a street, with "Stop" and "go" signals under his control. Sign at front of the post reads: "Drive Safely Walk Right." Truck (with cyclist hitching a ride on the tailgate) proceeds with other vehicles on the "go" signal.
Secretary George C Marshall climbs up steps of the State Department building (Old Executive Office Building, 1650 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States) in Washington DC. He enters State Department building. The Secretary makes a short speech about the responsibility he feels for his new post. Secretary Marshall sorting his speech papers in his office room. Flags of Department of Justice and United States are placed beside his desk.
Henry Ford and his son, Edsel Ford, look at the ten millionth Ford Model T car produced in the Ford car factory. Written on the Model T car is 'The Ten Millionth' 'New York to San Francisco' 'Via Lincoln Highway'. 1896 Ford Quadricycle is parked alongside the Model T car.
Men compete in boat race. Spectators watch the race from the bridge. Spectators watch the boat race from the bank. American woman plays piano. Little children look on. Possibly Central Park New York.
The new Twin City Motor Speedway. Dario Resta beside his Mercedes race car, number 24, posing with his racing team, after dropping out of the AAA-sponsored 500 mile race, at the 110 mile point, with a broken oil pump. (A cap from the back of the pump case had jolted off, causing a loss of oil.) Additional scenes from the race are seen. Start of the race. Cars racing on track.
Liberty bond rally for World War I. Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt rides in a car. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt talks to dignitaries. U.S. naval troops led by naval band march on street with banners. Advertisement in background reads 'Liberty Bond Country Buy Yours Now'. Banner reads 'Join Our Navy'. Poster on 'Veterans' Model T car reads 'The Navy Needs Men'. Men carrying U.S. flags march for new naval recruits. Boy Scouts march in the parade, some carrying flags and some carrying signs. Demonstration against Germany during World War 1. Banner reads 'The Devil Says He Will Resign If the Kaiser is Admitted'
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