Members of the U.S. Marines 2nd Raider Battalion (Carlson's Raiders) stand at attention aboard the deck of the USS Argonaut (SS-166) as it approaches the pier at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, following their famous Makin Raid in World War 2. Among those seen on the bridge are Major James Roosevelt, USMCR, Executive Officer, of the 2nd Raider Battalion (the President's son) and Lieutenant Commander John R. Pierce, USN, Commanding Officer of the Argonaut.
Sailors and officers aboard a ship at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii during World War II. Officers and sailors stand at attention aboard the ship. Commander of the Air Force of Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral John Henry Towers speaking into a microphone. An officer pinning medals on the uniforms of men. U.S. Navy Lieutenant Max E. Woyke, United States Navy Reserve Lieutenant Harry A. Fredrickson and other officers being awarded.
Officials and dignitaries gather at a harbor in New York, United States. Vehicles parked in the background. Officials shaking hands and discussing amongst themselves. The officials including U.S. Postmaster General James Farley and John Roosevelt gather at the harbor.
United Nations General Assembly bars the People's Republic of China, aka 'Red China' from the UN during a General Assembly meeting in the New York. A taxi passes in front of UN headquarters. Demonstrators, mostly Americans of Chinese descent march in protest on the street. They hold signs in Chinese and English. Phrases seen on signs include, 'Don't let Chinese Reds shoot their way into the UN,' 'Chinese Reds must be punished by UN,' and 'Down with Red China.' Officials entering the UN building. Interior of the UN General Assembly. Duchess of Kent Katharine, U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Henry Cabot Lodge present among the dignitaries.
Jewish war veterans parade in New York. Buildings along the sides of a street. Men march on the street. They protest against German Chancellor Adolf Hitler and Nazi persecutions. New York elected officials are seen watching the demonstration, including New York Mayor John P. O'Brien. Aerial view of the demonstration.
Government officials speaking about the Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA) in Washington DC, United States. Several government officials including Senators John Hollis Bankhead and Arthur Capper present. U.S. Representative Hamilton Fish and other leaders speak about the decision of the Supreme Court to hold the AAA unconstitutional.
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