Closeup scenes show Wilbur H. Durborough-America's famous press photographer, seated behind the steering wheel of a 1911 Alto touring car parked on a street in Chicago, Illinois, getting ready to depart for Germany, during World War 1. Sitting behind him is his assistant cameraman, Irving G. Ries. Both have goggles pushed back on their foreheads. and both smoke cigars. Some spare tires are seen behind Mr. Ries. As camera moves back, they are seen surrounded by numerous friends and well-wishers as they prepare to depart from Chicago. Next, Durborough is seen standing on the bridge of the Holland-America steamship, S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam, with ship's Captain Jan Baron, who is on lookout for mines and submarines. Captain Baron passes his binoculars to Mr. Durborough. Captain Baron and Mr. Durborough stand on the deck looking at some documents. Lifeboats on davits behind them are ready for emergency. Durborough drives his car from the ship terminal onto a street in Rotterdam, with Captain Baron standing on a running board. The car is loaded down with luggage and equipment. He drives away as the Captain and others wave goodbye. Displaying an American flag on the hood, Durborough arrives at the German border. Dutch officials examine the car's contents, including a look into the engine compartment. Next, Durborough is stopped by German border guards, who examine his passport and greet him in a friendly manner. Durborough is seen in the offices of U.S.Ambassador James W.Gerard, as he describes his plans for visiting. He is honored by a visit from Prince of Reuss of German General Staff, Prince Max of Baden and Count Von Bernstorff- son of German Ambassador to the United States, who are seen chatting with him, before entering their car to depart.
A man seen fixing dynamite which topples a 250 foot large chimney to enlarge Bolling Field area. Smoke rising after the blast. The chimney stood as an obstacle to many famous aviators like Charles Lindbergh, Frank Monroe Hawks, Richard Evelyn Byrd landing at Washington. The cleared area will make an airport, which would be one of the largest in the Eastern U.S.
American delegation return back from the Paris Peace Conference following World War 1 armistice. US Navy ship USS George Washington entering the harbor at Boston. The ship is decorated with U.S. flags all over. USS George Washington welcomed by other battleships as she steams towards the harbor. View of ship's guns and the Navy crew men on USS George Washington.
United States President Woodrow Wilson and the members of the American delegation arriving at Boston in Massachusetts. They are returning from the Paris Peace Conference. An official stepping down the ship with a carton. President Wilson along with Secretary of United States Navy Josephus Daniels, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Mrs. Edith Wilson and Admiral Cary T. Grayson seen coming out of USS George Washington. The party is headed by Governor of Massachusetts John Calvin Coolidge who had come to welcome the Presidential party. Officers help Mrs. Wilson and others as they come out.
United States President Woodrow Wilson arrives back home to United States after returning from France. He is accompanied by Mrs. Edith Wilson. A huge procession gathered to mark the welcome of the President. U.S. flags decorated all over. Crowd gathered to greet him. President and his wife sitting in the motor car and greeting the people.
United States President Woodrow Wilson and his wife after returning from the Paris peace Conference. The Welcome Home Procession includes United States soldiers on horses and motor bikes. President Wilson and his wife sitting in the car. Escorted by the United States soldiers they are seen leaving the Commonwealth pier.
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