Famous swimmer Gertrude Ederle in New York City. Gertrude Ederle poses for photographers on the steps of New York City Hall (City Hall Park, New York, NY 10007, United States). She holds a bouquet and a frame. A man standing next to her raises her medal for the photographers. Gertrude Ederle relives her historic New York City reception of 1926 after becoming the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
A French ship arrives at New York Harbor in the United States during World War II. The skyline of Manhattan at New York Harbor. French warship Richelieu arrives at the harbor. The French flag flies aboard the ship. Crew members on the deck of the ship. The ship anchored at the dock. Another ship named Mont Calm arrives in the U.S. Crew members hold kittens. A French officer salutes. Women serve refreshments to French sailors. French sailors and marines march up the Broadway in New York during a parade. People cheer as French troops march. People gathered in front of the New York City Hall. Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia and French officers on a review stand. French sailors lined up.
American aviator Charles Lindbergh in New York, United States after a successful trans-Atlantic flight. People and officials gathered outside the New York City Hall (City Hall Park, New York, NY 10007, United States) to welcome Charles Lindbergh. Mayor of New York City James J. Walker greets Lindbergh. Lindbergh speaks into a microphone. Lindbergh places a wreath at the Eternal Light Memorial at Madison Square.
A trans-Atlantic cruiser in New York, United States. An outboard cruiser during a trans-Atlantic cruise from Copenhagen, Denmark to New York. The cruiser approaching a harbor in New York. The Statue of Liberty. The cruiser surging on water. The U.S. flag on the cruiser. 'Coronet Explorer' written on the cruiser. One of the men on the boat looking through binoculars. Men on the cruiser smiling. The boat reaches New York Harbor after a ten-day long cruise from Copenhagen. Several people at the harbor.
An international automobile show in New York City. The makers of new models of cars from all over the world compete in the 3rd International Automobile Show at the New York Coliseum (present day site of Time Warner Center. 10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019, United States). Various models of cars. People look luxury features of different models of cars.
First DPs (Displaced Persons) arrive in New York, U.S. Refugees from World War 2 allowed to enter New York, United States under new quota as they arrive aboard USS General W. M. Black (AP-135). USS General W. M. Black in New York Harbor. Gangway is set into place. U.S. Attorney General Tom Clark shakes hands with different people in the background. DPs (Displaced Persons) disembark from ship. DPs on deck of ship.
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