Fidel Castro is cheered by a large crowd in New York City. Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro arrives at New York's Penn Station (351 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001) and is greeted by some 20,000 cheering Spanish-speaking fans and supporters. Adoring crowds waving Cuban flags upon Castro’s arrival. Policemen control the crowd outside the station. Castro waves towards the cheering crowd at Penn Station. Castro crosses the street to the Statler Hilton (now the Hotel Pennsylvania).
A woman ends her 30,000 miles sea trip in New York, after more than three years sailing around the world. Wealthy artist, chemical engineer, and pilot, Mrs. Marion Rice Hart, is seen at the steering wheel aboard her traditional 80 foot ketch sailing boat named "Vanora". Wide shot shows crew member John Smith seated in front of her. The steel ketch boat enters New York Harbor. Crew member Paul Perez is seen up high adjusting rigging. The Statue of Liberty and New York skyline in the background. Men and cameramen aboard the schooner as it docks at the pier at 79th Street, North river.
Sailors and soldiers march and Navy band plays at the Independence Day parade in New York, United States. Troops pass by the Flatiron Building (Fuller Building) at the corner of 23rd Street, 5th Avenue, and Broadway. Secretary of Navy, Josephus Daniel and Mayor of New York, John Francis Hylan review the parade and shake hands. Aerial views of men marching on the streets in New York. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Sailors, soldiers, Navy band and decorated floats at the Independence Day parade in New York, United States. On the reviewing stand, Secretary of Navy, Josephus Daniel and Mayor of New York, John Francis Hylan, along with other officials review the parade. Aerial views of men marching on the streets in New York. Mayor Hylan speaks to two women at the podium. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Secretary of Labor, James J David, Governor Alfred Emanuel Smith of New York and Governor Hearst, Grover Whalen and Mayor John Francis Hylan of New York review the Labor Day parade in New York, United States. Workers march at the parade. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
U.S. Navy contingents comprise most marchers in a Victory Loan parade in New York City. Crowds on the sidewalks watch a U.S. Coastguard color guard with shouldered rifles march past carrying the American flag and Coast Guard Anchorage flag. Behind them a temporary arch with Red Cross symbols is stretched across the avenue. An advertisement for Sivertown cord tires is stretched across, above the arch. The Coast Guard contingent marks time briefly and then continues. From the opposite side of the avenue, a U.S. Navy band is seen marching to cadence of a snare drum only. They are followed by Women Yeomen (F) of the U.S. Naval Reserve. Next is seen a large contingent of U.S. Navy men, carrying shouldered rifles. A large sign at the sidewalk reads: "They are finishing their job, Are you? Invest in Victory." An open busload of sailors and some soldiers passes, followed by an open truck filled with farmers in overalls, carrying a sign. Two marines ride on opposite running boards of the truck. A float is seen. Scene shifts to views from behind the parade. Victory Bond posters are fastened to lamp posts. Flags and long banners are displayed. A huge sign across a building reads: "New York will see it through." View to oncoming parade, again, shows U.S. Navy Nurses marching, followed by their own bugle corps (not playing). A Navy band follows (not playing) and then some more women Yeomen (F). U.S. Marines in campaign hats, carrying shouldered rifles, come next. They are followed by a squad of New York City mounted policemen. More Women yeomen,some in black hats and some wearing ties and white hats.
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