The Jewish Brigade forms ranks and entrains for Sarafan in Hafia, Palestine. The Jewish Brigade under the command of an English sergeant. Captain and the English sergeant review the Jewish cadets. The first rank of cadets lie down and take firing position. Rishon Le Zion in the background. Cadets firing rifles. Jewish Brigade cadets march on ground with rifles in hand. Sergeant salutes and reviews cadets. (World War II period).
Explosion on flight deck of USS Hancock as bomb falls from landing plane in the Pacific Theater. VT-7 TBF Avenger taxing in for landing drops a 500 pound bomb by mistake on flight deck on an island. Fire fighters struggle to extinguish fire. Men spraying water on burning aircraft with large pipes. Dead Marines on the deck. Wounded men being taken for medical assistance. Damaged flight deck. Group of people repairing the deck. The dead Marines being thrown into sea with honor. (World War II period).
American President Woodrow Wilson in France. President Wilson at Palace of Versailles during the signing of Peace Treaty between Germany and the Allies at the end of World War I. A huge crowd gathered outside the building. Bassin Du Dragon and Bassin De Neptune fountains outside Palace of Versailles.
American President Woodrow Wilson in France. President Wilson and Mrs Wilson arrive at the Palace of Versailles during the signing of Peace Treaty between Germany and the Allies at the end of World War I. French Premier Georges Clemenceau tips his hat before he gets into the building. Delegates assembled in the Hall of Mirrors for the signing of the treaty. Premier Clemenceau opens the assembly and addresses the delegates. President Wilson, U.S. Secretary of State Robert Lansing, chief advisor to President Wilson Colonel E. M. House, U.S. diplomat Henry White and Lieutenant General Tasker H. Bliss walk up to the table to sign the Peace Treaty.
American Musical Comedy Star Harry Richman and aviation pioneer Henry Tyndall Dick Merrill (Chief Pilot of Eastern Airlines) on a projected two day round trip fight to London from Floyd Bennett Field in New York. The pair prepare for a flight to dine in London and return to New York for Breakfast. Their Vultee V1-A aircraft [NC16099] being parked outside hangar at Floyd Bennett Field. People gather around the aircraft. Eastern Airlines President, Captain Edward "Eddie" Rickenbacker (U.S.World War One, Ace of Aces) shakes hands and gives best wishes to Richman and Merrill for the flight. The two men get into the monoplane named 'Lady Peace.' The aircraft taxis and takes off from the runway.
American President Franklin D Roosevelt in Hyde Park, New York. President Roosevelt speaks to the reporters seated at his family estate. The President speaks about his meeting at the Senate to reverse the Arms Embargo that will keep the United States out of war. Reporters take notes.
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