Aviator Charles Lindbergh at Curtiss Field in New York. Lindbergh stands before his plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. He announces his intention of flying the Atlantic solo. A large crowd gathered at the Field. People outside the America Tranoceanic Co. hangar. They cheer and celebrate. Lindbergh and his mother Evangeline Lindbergh stand before his plane.
Aviator Charles Lindberg honored in Brooklyn, New York after his trans-Atlantic flight. Policemen on motorcycles escort Lindbergh's motorcade. Dense throngs on either side of the streets for 20 miles to get a glimpse of Lindbergh. The motorcade arrives at the venue. A large crowd gathered. The people sing 'Star Spangled Banner'. Jean Byrne, Brooklyn borough President JJ Byrne's daughter, presents a medal to Lindberg as the crowd cheers. Lindbergh addresses the crowd.
At West Park, New York, the home of John Burroughs.Thomas Alva Edison,Harvey Samuel Firestone, Henry Ford and Burroughs. John Burroughs an American naturalist and Henry Ford founder of Ford Motor company burn wooden chips. Thomas Alva Edison an American inventor tackles fire with stick. John Burroughs and Henry Ford at work while Thomas Alva Edison stands near. John Burroughs and Henry Ford near fire. Harvey Samuel Firestone founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber company joins the group. Group at work. The whole party near the fire as they prepare a meal. They take a walk.
Nighttime scenes of people and buildings in Manhattan Island, New York. Automobile traffic at Times Square. Shops in the background. People board a bus. A person sits on a chair and a glass on a table kept in front of him at night.
A rum running scandal at a port in Brooklyn, New York during Prohibition. Sacks of alcoholic liquors, on cargo motor ship "Shanaliam" intercepted by the Coast Guard. The smugglers are searched and arrested by authorities, as they leave the vessel. Some cover their faces from the camera. Stevedores unload the ship, as Coast Guard officer watches. The sacks are being loaded in trolleys. A few liquor bottles are shown. The sacks are loaded onto a truck. The truck is driven away. Two Coast Guard officers stand at the back of the truck.
Crowds of pedestrians walking on sidewalks of 5th Avenue, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA. People crossing at corners. Taxis, cars, commercial vehicles, and buses are seen. Fifth Avenue double-deck bus number 3 has sign reading: "Convent -St. Nicholas Ave."
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