A boat underway in Hudson River, United States. Smoke rises up from the smokestack of the boat. View of buildings and skyscrapers in the Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. Smoke rises up in the background. Ferry boat enters the slip between two piers on New York Bay. The ferry boat moves into the slip. People go ashore.
View of a street in New York City. Vehicular traffic in the Manhattan street. Truck stuck in traffic near New York Garment Center. Several pedestrians on the side of the street. Taxi cabs and cars stalled in heavy traffic. View of taximeters in cabs. Fares impatient in the heavy traffic. A man looks through roof of a cab. Passengers get impatient in the traffic. A man gets out of the taxicab and pays the driver.
National Chairman of the United Palestine Appeal, Doctor Abba Hillel Silver gives a speech in New York City, United States. He holds several documents in his hands. He talks about building a new hope for the Jews by upbringing of Palestine. He expresses hope that American Jewry will raise funds. United Palestine Appeal aims to aid in resettling of Jews in Palestine.
District Attorney Elections in New York City, United States. Rabbi Stephen S. Wise stands in his office. Books are lined in the cabinet. He talks about Thomas E Dewey and Fiorello Henry La Guardia. He says that La Guardia must be elected as the Mayor and Thomas E Dewey as the District Attorney of New York County as they are not corrupt.
District Attorney Elections in New York City, United States. Rabbi Stephen S. Wise sits in his office. Books are lined in the cabinet in the background. He talks about the alliance between racketeer politicians and gangsters. He says that Thomas E Dewey must be elected as the District Attorney of New York County.
World War 2 war bond parade on Fifth Avenue, in New York City, United States. Soldier, in pith helmet, walks with a young boy in uniform.A float with beauty queens from South and Central American countries. A dinosaur-dragon float, representing the Axis powers. A float portraying the devastation and suffering at Bataan and Corregidor. A float showing George Washington rolling up his sleeves, and lined all around with soldiers, sailors,Marines, air raid wardens, and the like. An open car, surrounded by motorcycle policemen, carrying Parade Grand Marshal, Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum, and a New York City official. A float of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, depicting Stalin on a white horse, and a sign saying: "Victory in 1942." A float with Soldiers,Sailors, Marines, American flags, and pretty women, with sign reading: " Sign Your War Bond Pledge June 14-24." United States flags fly on the buildings. A contingent of Norwegian Air Force, followed by Norwegian sailors and a large float of a ship, with sign reading: "Norway's Seamen, Norway's Front Line Soldiers, 3rd Largest Fleet in United Nations." A float of Belgium. Contingent of Greeks, led by one dressed as ancient Athenian warrior, followed by group carrying a small replica of the Parthenon.They are followed by Greek women in traditional costumes of Amalia and men in traditional uniforms of Evzone. A huge crowd gathered on the sidewalk. Marchers carry placards 'Destroy Hitlerism'.
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