War Parade on Fifth Avenue, in New York City, United States during World War II . An open car driven by an Army soldier, escorted by motorcycle police, and carrying Army and Navy officers. United States flags raised on the buildings. A huge crowd gathered on the sidewalks. Mechanized equipment on parade. Band in the parade. Jeeps, tanks, and half-tracks loaded with soldiers. A Curtis Aircraft float with a real P-40 airplane on it. A display of a Wright Cyclone 9 aircraft engine rated at 1200 horsepower, the type used on Flying Fortresses, with sign reading: "US Army Air Forces at War:" Infantry units march with massed colors in the parade. Military units participate with countless Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen marching.
American Federation of Polish Jews. Jews gathered at Commodore Hotel in New York City, United States. The Jewish memorial prayer Kel Malei Rachamim is chanted by Cantor Moshe (Maurice) Ganchoff before the film skips to the memorial Kaddish recited by another cantor (name unknown). A man directs the music. A singer sings Kaddish. A man wipes his face with a cloth in the background. Audience listens. Men seated in Jewish World Congress meeting. Flags and posters on the stage. Several men seated on the stage.
Sixty Italians working at Italian Pavilion in New York's Worlds Fair are arrested for violating immigration laws, New York City, United States. The men are taken to Ellis Island until they have a hearing. Men walk in lines. Building in the background. A sign reads 'Ellis Island'. The men sit in a hall. Ship in the river.
Radio controlled boat in Fort Story, Virginia. A radio controlled boat used as a target for three-inch gun crews. The boat is guided by wireless from the shore. A man operates the controls. Several men stand in a group. They fire guns. (World War II period).
Admiral Arthur William Radford at Pearl Harbor. He talks to Mr Percy C Spender (Minister for External Affairs of Australia) and Mrs Spender. Trees in the background. The men shake hands. United States Secretary of the Navy Francis Matthews and Admiral Arthur W Radford stand together and talk.
Post prohibition views of West 52nd Street in New York City, which had been known for its Speakeasys. Heavy traffic on the street. Cars parked, bumper-to-bumper on either side of the street. Restaurants, clubs, and other buildings on the street. Pedestrians walk along the street. A sign reads 'Casino de Luxe'. Several muscians step out, briefly,and play music People patronizing restaurants and clubs. Sign on one reads 'Tony's,' and another, at address number 33, reads: 'Leon and Eddie'.
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