View of Southern State Parkway on Long Island in New York. Advertisement for Lincoln Mercury automobile. Lincoln-Mercury car displayed in showroom. Model demonstrates opening of a rear hinged door (sometimes referred to as a "suicide door".)
The opening of a Turnpike highway link in New York. Senator Abraham Ribicoff and Averell Harriman arrive at the ceremony. Crowd gathers on the street to watch the event. The dignitaries cut the ribbon to open the Turnpike link. Children stand along with them. A sign board on which is written "Welcome to New York State Thruway" is uncovered.
F C Crawford, Chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers addresses the nation from New York. He states that management-labor peace and full productivity can prevent inflation and raise living standards.
College student James H Meredith with Constance Baker Motley and a man walking at the University of Mississippi, after Meredith became the first African American to enroll in the school's history. University campus buildings seen. Police at the campus. Crowd gathered. Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett's car arrives at campus. Governor Barnett emerges from the car and waves. Police officer talks to another man. People applaud. President John F Kennedy addresses the nation stating that Americans are free to disagree with the law, but not to disobey it. He appeals to people of Mississippi to comply peacefully with civil rights integration laws. Army troops on road. Former Major General Edwin Walker, from Texas, is seen in a car during arrest process for having incited insurrection. A policeman checks the car with Walker in it. Troops pass by in military jeeps and maintain order.
Secretary of State, William Jennings Bryan, at his winter home, "Villa Serena," in Miami, Florida, looks at book with his grandson, John Bryant Leavitt. He blows a kiss to the cinematographer (presumably family member). Bryan and his grandson fish from a dock.
A big commercial ship passes underneath the Manhattan Bridge in New York City. The Empire State Building can be seen faintly in the background. Other ships along the East river can also be seen. 1942.
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