Coal and zinc mining in the South Western region of the United States, especially in Oklahoma. Miner riding on cart as it exits a mine tunnel into the light. Coal loaded in trains on the railway track. Zinc production facilities in north eastern Oklahoma. Zinc material being loaded into railroad cars. Man driving pallet mover uses it lift a pallet of lead, produced near the zinc deposits. Scene shifts to Oil well towers and oil derricks in Texas. Wide view of many oil wells on open land with a railroad train going by in the foreground. Production of petroleum in the area. Animated map shows regions of oil drilling in Texas and nearby southwestern states. Additiona views of oil wells, rigs, storage containers. Oil wells seen in foreground with tall buildings of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in the background. View of petroleum refining facilites on Texas Gulf coast near Port Arthur. Animated map showing Texas gulf ports and shipping routes for oil and related products to other regions of the U.S. and the world. Animated map summarizing trade routes inside the United States with various products supplied from the southwestern U.S., and different kinds of products received from other states in the U.S.
Northeastern States of the United States serve as an industrial regions. Animated map depicts the production of steel in Northeastern States of the United States. Map explains the transportation of iron ore from Minnesota to Northeastern region and its distribution to many fabrication centers. Interior of a steel plant shows a worker. Wide distribution of steel in many parts of Northeastern region.
Film 'Emergency Conservation Work' shows development of the National Parks system in the United States. Images from early 1930s in the United States with idle and quiet factories, mills, and smokestacks due to unemployment and Great Depression. Factory with a board that reads 'Closed' on it. Unemployed workers stand in line at the gates of the General Employment Agency and gather around bulletin boards at the agency. Young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at a meal with heads bowed in prayer, and then standing in a line at the start of a work day. CCC workers digging in a field. Several sign boards seen including: Edisto State Park developed by U.S. department of Interior; CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camps SP-3 Poinsett Co. 421; Myrtle Beach State Park Emergency Conservation Work; Co. 262 CCC Camp Florida SP-3; Old Lodge Camp SP-15.
Preparations underway for a Southeastern Governors' conference in the United States. Industrial consultant in headquarters of Southeastern Governors' conference Carroll Dowens dictates to his secretary. The secretary notes down as Dowens speaks. Various documents on a desk. A sign on a document reads 'southeastern Governors conference'. A frame on a wall with a sign that reads 'Economic opportunity number 1' followed by pictures of the Governors of the southeastern states. Another frame on the wall with a sign that reads 'with malice towards none'. A map of the south eastern states of the United States.
United States President Franklin D Roosevelt makes a fireside radio address on Brotherhood Day or Sabbath Day, from inside the White House in Washington DC. He says that people can meet today as Americans not as protestants or catholics or Jews. He states that this is the day on which people can dedicate themselves not to the things which divide but to the things which unite them. He states that there is respect for all religious communities. He mentions the need for people to stand together beyond religious beliefs. He states in his fireside chat that there is a need for revival of the spirit of religion. He says that Brotherhood Day can help achieve these goals.
The units of Pacific Battle fleet comes back home after victory and end of World War 2. Views in Diamond Head, Hawaii. U.S. Navy sailors aboard ships, returning home from war in the Pacific. Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey speaking to the press. People crowd pedestrian walkway of Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to wave welcome to ships in the fleet arriving in San Francisco. Fog partially covers the area. Admiral Halsey on deck of aircraft carrier waving to crowds on bridge. Ships of the 3rd fleet arriving in San Francisco. U.S. Navy Fleet units passing through Panama Canal and stopping to indulge in recreational activities on land in Panama Canal Zone. Sailors on streets of Panama Canal Zone visiting souvenir shops, trying on hats, clowning around, and getting photographs taken. USS Enterprise (CV-6) aircraft carrier leading the fleet and arriving in New York harbor. A view of Statue of Liberty. USS Enterprise at dock. Sailors disembark and walk down walkways to dock. Relatives and families smile and welcome the sailors. People hug each other.
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