Mayor of New York Fiorello LaGuardia addressing striking members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) outside New York City Hall. The striking workers carry posters and placards supporting liberal working hours and conditions. 1937.
A large crowd of Hawaiian dignitaries gathers to witness the christening of cruiser Honolulu in New York. Among the crowd are Mayor of New York Fiorello La Guardia along with his wife. The crowd watches Miss Poindexter christen cruiser `Honolulu' by smashing a specially decorated bottle across the bow of ship. The captain of the ship acknowledges the honors. The ship slides down from its dry dock and into the water. 1937.
American citizens in 1937 marching in protest to demand the expansion of the WPA (Works Progress Administration), the largest New Deal agency providing employment to millions, in New York City. People carry banners with slogans written on them urging the government to continue WPA job programs and benefits.
Views of the courts of New York. The VII District Police Court and the XI Judicial District Court are shown. The busy streets have a number of cars running. 1937.
Various art styles are depicted. Different sculptures can be seen in a museum in New York City. 1937.
Greenstone and Stern, Kneepants Manufacturers of New York City keep a strike in favour of there demands. The workers are shown with banners and posters of there demands hanging round there necks. The posters say 'Greenstone and Stern, Kneepant Manufacturers, Are on Strike'. 1937.
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