Dr. Hugo Eckener (1868-1954) who commanded the German Zeppelin Hindenburg (LZ-129), describes the maiden voyage of the airship over the North Atlantic, and states his opinion that even in bad weather the Zeppelin would be able to successfully make regular transatlantic flights.
Author Leslie Charteris (1907-1993), a passenger on zeppelin Hindenburg's maiden voyage, talks about his trip from Frankfurt, Germany aboard the airship. He says it is the most natural way to travel across the North Atlantic Ocean.
Father Paul Schulte, a Roman Catholic priest from Germany, arriving at Lakehurst Naval Air Station aboard the German Zeppelin Hindenburg on the airship's maiden North Atlantic voyage, states that this is only his second trip to the United States. He would like to be able to have an airplane to explore "every nook and corner" of this country. He says "I don't like this country. I love it."
Motorcade of General Douglas MacArthur on occasion of his return to the United States after being relieved of Command by President Truman. MacArthur is being welcomed by citizens of New York City. Crowds line the sidewalks, as seen from the view of accompanying newsreel photographers. Motorcade passes through streets of the city. Showering of ticker tape. Officers stand, holding the flag of United States. Troops standing at attention.
The City of New York fetes General Douglas MacArthur when he arrives there after being relieved of Command by President Truman. Views of the parade from viewpoint of newsreel cameramen surrounding the General's open car. Fireboats in the harbor create a huge fountain with their pumps. Trees are inundated with ticker tape.
German U-boat U-111, that was surrendered, after the armistice, and interned at Harwich, England, is seen docked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, in New York City. It was brought from Harwich by an American crew to help stimulate subscriptions in East Coast cities, during the Victory Bond drive . Sailors demonstrate movement of the deck gun on the U-boat. They also raise the periscope, in a demonstration, while the boat is still docked. Principal naval officers, currently in command, Lieutenant Commanders Garnet Halings and G.W. Russell , pose on the deck with members of the crew including some perched on the conning tower of the submarine. View of German and United States flags on the U-111.
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