At start of film, the ocean liner SS United States, is seen being assisted by tugboat as she docks in New York City. View from dock of the upper structure of the ship, with U.S. and Greek flags flags displayed and ship's radar antenna visible. Queen Frederika of Greece and her daughter, Princess Irene are seen walking along a deck of the ship. (Narrator states they are here on a 17-day unofficial visit.) Cinematographer takes moving pictures. A little girl in Greek costume on a stairway, presents a bouquet of flowers to the Queen and kisses her on the cheek. Another photographer taking motion pictures. The Royal pair pose for some more photographs. Next, Queen Frederika wearing a crown tiara is seen at a reception celebrating Barnard College's 75th anniversary. She and her daughter pose for pictures with Barnard College's President, Dr. Rosemary Park, who wears her academic robes. Posing with them is Secretary of State Dean Rusk and his wife, Virginia Foisie Rusk.
Seventieth birth day of the Statue of Liberty marked by ceremonies in New York. An assembly of twelve hundred immigrants at the Liberty Island to celebrate the birthday of the Statue of Liberty. Interior Secretory Fred Seaton addresses the crowd. Candles lit on a cake. A plaque is unveiled proclaiming the name of the site changed from Bedloes Island to Liberty Island.
Mother of United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt during an interview at Hyde Park, New York. Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, celebrating her eightieth birthday, gives an interview. She expresses her approval for her son's plan for the renovation of nation's homes.
United States President Lyndon B. Johnson and First lady during a busy day at the 1964 Word's Fair in New York. The presidential motorcade heads towards the Unisphere globe, symbol of the Word's Fair. President Johnson greets conventioneers of the Amalgamated Cloth Workers who have gathered at the Word's Fair Singer Bowl to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their organization. President Johnson raises his hat for a crowd of spectators cheering during the dedication of Venezuelan Pavilion. Shots of Venezuelan flag being raised at the Venezuelan Pavilion and President Johnson visiting the exhibits at the pavilion. President Johnson visits a cultural center dedicated to former President John F. Kennedy, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F Street, NW Washington, D.C., United States).
Police try to control the communists demonstrating in New York, against the arrival of Hans Weidemann, Nazi envoy to Chicago World's Fair. Police officers on horseback beat protestors and try to dispel the demonstrating communists at the North German Lloyd line offices. Police on horses arrest the wild demonstrators during the riot. Police forcibly beating back rioting demonstrators. They hold and walk with a woman arrested for causing disturbances.
First Lady Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt at a painting raffle from Jack Benny, radio and screen comedian in New York. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Hollywood movie stars look on the paintings. Mrs Roosevelt lends a helpful hand to Jewish refugees from Germany (fleeing persecution early in World War 2), buying the first chance painting. Jack Benny and Mrs Roosevelt talk while others look on.
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