March 1943: Soldiers in Douglas C-47 Skytrains prepare to drop supplies for American and Australian troops over Salamaua in Papua New Guinea. Aerial view of drop point in Salamaua with parachutes from previous drops visible on the ground. Supplies with and without parachutes descend to the ground. Planes fly low over the drop area. Parachutes with medical, food and ammunition supplies. C-47s fly low over the drop area. Planes fly over the peninsula. (World War II period).
"Abstract in Concrete" depicts Times Square at night in New York, with jazz music by Frank Fields. Neon signs. Reflection of neon lights during rainy season. A sign reads 'Admiral Television Appliances'. Water on street and the shadow of the lights. Pedestrians and traffic on the street. A sign highlights 'Chevrolet'. Many neon signs and blending of colors and reflections in water are shown.
Second part of "Abstract in Concrete" with Jazz music by Frank Fields, shows Times Square in New York. Sidewalk and street views with many neon lights and signs seen in the rain. Signs read 'Retail Liquor Store', 'Crown bar', 'Hotel'. Rain falling and the reflection of neon lights. The side walk appears shiny due to the rain.
An American football match played between the U.S. Army and Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium in New York. U.S. cadets march and enter the stadium. General Henry H Arnold inspects the troops. Spectators at the Yankee Stadium. Man on a horse. Policeman controls the crowd. The match begins. The cadets score repeatedly. Soldiers and spectators clap and cheer. Army beats Notre Dame by 59-0. (World War II period).
Crowds watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with many big helium-inflated balloon floats in New York City. A panda balloon float passes by. A pilgrim balloon float besides a Camel billboard. View of crowd and parade floats in Times Square. Young girls wearing frilly dresses waving from an eagle shaped float. Girls watching the parade. Animated lion with his master in a boat. People in costume dance and a big ice cream shaped float goes by. Other floats include a Pilgrim, a baseball player (modified Bobo the Hobo), a Panda bear, and a candy cane. People watch the parade and cheer. Santa Claus wave from a decorative float.
View of New Orleans seaport of United States. Concrete grain elevator unloads grain from the cargo ship through suction pipe. Unloading bunches of bananas from the ship. 1935
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