U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern address the nation in the United States. The Secretary of War seated at his desk addresses the nation. He speaks about the working of a recovery program of the government. He states that many civilians have gone back to work as a result of the recovery program. He says that many million dollars have been added to the monthly payroll for the workers. He stresses on the need for an increase in prices for the prosperity of the country.
U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern addresses the nation in the United States. The Secretary of War is seated at his desk. He speaks about defense establishment and military preparedness.
U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern in his office in Washington DC, United States. American aviator Charles Lindbergh arrives to meet the Secretary of War. Dern and Lindbergh pose. Lindbergh is called for advice on air policy. Dern and Lindbergh shake hands.
U.S. Secretary of War George H. Dern addresses officials in Washington. Dern addresses Newton Baker's committee. He talks about air mail policies and the survey of U.S. Army Air Corps.
Farmers transporting water for cattle in Kansas City, Missouri. Livestock on a farm. Emaciated, thin, and dead and dying cattle suffering from drought and difficult conditions during the Great Depression. A farmer working on the farm. Water is transported from far areas after a drought in the city. A farmer loading containers in a jeep.
Mays department store (owned by J.W. Mays) distributes garments to needy people in Brooklyn, New York, during the Great Depression. People lined up outside the shop. Buildings in the area. Traffic on a street. Some people in the line are unruly and police work to restrain a woman. People get clothes.