Transatlantic flight attempt by Roger Q Williams and Captain Lewis A Yancey in Bellanca monoplane named "the Green Flash. They take off from Teterboro, New Jersey and are seen landing on the beach at Old Orchard, Maine. They refuel and board for their transoceanic leg to Rome. But on takeoff role along the beach, they hit a puddle of seawater that causes them to crash. Views of the damaged airplane.
Transatlantic flight by Yancey and Williams from Maine to Rome. Roger Q Williams and Captain Lewis A. Yancey start their flight from Old Orchard, Maine in Bellanca monoplane named "Pathfinder."They get into the aircraft and take a wreath to drop in the Atlantic in memory of lost aviators. Pathfinder monoplane in flight headed for Rome, Italy.
Last leg of transatlantic flight by Roger Q Williams and Captain Lewis A Yancey arriving land in Rome after brief stop in Spain, on their flight from Old Orchard, Maine. They are seen by their Bellanca monoplane named "Pathfinder." Another scene shows Benito Mussolini, dressed in white suit and hat, standing with other officials, awaiting arrival of the aviators. (After 2 hours he must leave and doesn't get to greet them personally.) Night scene of the aviators with Italian crowd of admirers. A large bonfire is lit nearby. Photographers in the crowd.
United States President elect Herbert Hoover in Washington DC. United States President Calvin Coolidge and the president elect Herbert Hoover leave the White house building for the United States Capitol to attend the the Inaugural Ceremony. Dignitaries get into cars. The Presidential convoy drives through the city.
United States President Herbert Hoover's Inaugural Ceremony in Washington DC. Large crowd gathered at the U.S. Capitol building. People walk with umbrellas in the rain. The affirmation administered by the United States Chief Justice William Howard Taft. President Herbert Hoover addresses the crowd in the rain. He leaves in his car after the ceremony.
United States President Herbert Hoover reviews parade in Washington DC. Troops march with rifles in hand at the Pennsylvania Avenue. A soldier with the American flag. President Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover watch the parade.