Fire in New Jersey. The riverfront across the Hudson from New York City catches fire. Firemen work to control the fire. Ship at river. Men on the ship work to control the fire.
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.
Troop transport ships underway in ocean. A ship comes into New York harbor. U.S. troops returning from World War II service in Europe aboard the ship and large sign on the side of the ship, '104th Timberwolves'. U.S. Army soldiers wave from the ship. Troops debark at New York harbor.
British passenger ship Canberra at New York harbor. Under President Kennedy's program to promote foreign tourism British liner Canberra arrives at New York harbor carrying 1700 British tourists. The liner at the harbor.
German zeppelin Hindenburg (D-LZ129) flies over New York City. Manhattan skyscraper buildings seen below airship. Hindenburg hovers over destination, Lakehurst., New Jersey. Passengers watch from Hindenburg windows. Hindenburg crashes in flames and settles to earth. Men run towards the burning zeppelin to assist survivors. Smoke rises. Men stand around remains of the zeppelin.
Major events of the year 1957. George Metesky charged with bombing of 21 places in New York after arrest by police. Photographers take his pictures. Colonel Abel, a Soviet spy, after arrest by Marshal Agents in Brooklyn, New York.
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