A film about means of transportation from ancient times to modern times in the United States. The first railroad train De Witt Clinton at a museum. A steam locomotive emits steam as it pulls a railroad train. Portraits of Benjamin Franklin, Michael Faraday, Nikola Tesla, Thomas A. Edison and George Westinghouse.
Argentine Ambassador Honorio Pueyrredón speaks into four microphones, at the dedication of a memorial to General and independence leader, José de San Martín, located in Judiciary Square, Washington, DC. (It was moved to Triangle Park, at Virginia Avenue and 20th Street, in 1976.) This is a duplicate of the original located at the Plaza San Martin, in Buenos Aires. It is a gift to the United States from Argentina. View of the flag-draped equestrian statue, as it is uncovered displaying the flags of Argentina and the United States and numerous doves flying skywards. View of the memorial base, as an aide climbs steps and presents the Ambassador with an object that he places into an opening in the base. Scene shifts to President Calvin Coolidge, stepping to the podium, surrounded by officials and notables, including First lady Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge. They applaud and then sit as the President begins to speak. Change of scene shows closeup of the President and Mrs. Coolidge standing on a stand decorated with flags and bunting, set up next to a building. Secretary of State, Frank Billings Kellogg, stands to the left of Mrs. Coolidge. Uniformed Argentine soldiers stand at attention in front of the dignitaries. The President shields his eyes from the sun as he observes something to his left.
River front in Fort Lamy, French Equatorial Africa. English Bedford trucks move on pier. Military transport crosses Shari River. Drivers and soldiers play cards in the shade of Lorries while waiting for ferry. Ferries at shore. Truck moves on pier. Locals bath at shore. Colonel Leclerc and his Aide-de-camp Captain Troadec wait for ferry. (World War II period).
British officer speaks with General Charles de Gaulle, while standing in a group of Allied officers and officials, including Winston Churchill, who is smoking a cigar and holding a cane. A light airplane flies overhead, as troops in the field engage in practice maneuvers. Tanks advance in the field and smoke rises from explosions. Churchill poses by a heavy armored vehicle on which his name is painted. He inspects the troops in the field and removes his hat, as the soldiers wave theirs and give three cheers for the Prime Minister. Churchill poses with officers and lights a cigar. (World War II period).
Aviator converses with another officer aboard escort carrier USS Steamer Bay (CVE-87) of Task Group 52.2, during World War II. Destroyer Escort, USS Douglas A. Munro (DE 422) approaches from starboard astern of the Steamer Bay. Lines are placed between the ships and a mail pouch is transferred from the Steamer Bay to the Munro. Two aviators transfer from the Munro to the escort carrier via breeches buoy. Several aviators standing on the Steamer Bay. Group of aviators climb catwalk from hangar deck to flight deck of Steamer Bay. A pilot in cockpit of FM-2 wildcat airplane. An FM-2 wildcat lands on the Steamer Bay. Crew member watches from side of flight deck. Crew members conversing.
Monument of El Angel de la Independencia also known as Angel of Independence in Mexico City. Car traffic on roads. Pedestrians in a street. A view of the city. Pyramid in view.
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