Aviator Charles Lindbergh visits San Juan, Puerto Rico. A huge crowd awaits his arrival at an air field. Lindbergh's plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis' lands and taxis. Men move towards the plane as it comes to a halt. Closeup of the 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. Several officials stand near the airplane as Lindbergh prepares to leave the cockpit. Among them is George H. Estes, Jr., Commander of U.S. Troops in Puerto Rico. ( He held rank of Brigadier General, in 1918, but now wears peacetime rank insignia of Colonel.) Others greeting Lindbergh include Puerto Rican government officials and civilians, who watch as Lindbergh climbs out of the cockpit. Lindbergh poses with Governor of Puerto Rico, Horace M Towner, and other officials.
Under National Youth Administration girls assist nurses at a hospital in Puerto Rico. They look after the children in a hospital. Women work on sewing machine at a NYA sewing project. Women also work in farm.
The University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Campus. The Capitol Building with the U.S. flag on it.
Men transplant seedlings at the agricultural experimental station under National Youth Administration in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. A tree grown from a seedling. Men drain mosquito infested ditches to fight against malaria. Girls march to create awareness against malaria. Ditches cleaned up. (World War II period).
Inauguration of Luis Munoz Marin as first elected Governor of Puerto Rico. Large celebration with parade of U.S. troops and Puerto Rican National Guard. View of the Puerto Rican Capitol Building. American and Puerto Rican flags. Governor Luis Munoz Marin reviews parade. He takes the oath of office, administered by Chief Justice of the Puerto Rican Supreme Court, Angel de Jesus. Standing behind the Governor, is U.S. Senator, Henry Cabot Lodge, who has his hand on the Governor's back, and congratulates him. The Governor speaks over microphone. Decorated floats pass by during the parade. Children cheer. Huge crowd gathered to watch the parade and cheer. Aerial view of the Puerto Rican Capitol Building.
United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower on vacation in Puerto Rico. President Eisenhower takes a four days’ vacation in Puerto Rico on returning to Washington DC from South America. Golf carts in Dorado Beach. Two men walk on a beach. President Eisenhower plays golf and relaxes in Puerto Rico. Eisenhower rides a golf cart while Secret Service agents follow behind.
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