Boy Scouts visit the Bronx Zoo in New York City, United States. Boys take foot and paw impressions from live possums, woodchuck, squirrel, song bird, turtle and toad on a hand written plea asking automobile drivers to be more careful to avoiding hitting animals. Boy Scouts meet with New York Mayor James J Walker and present him the scroll with the pleas from the animals. They ask the Mayor to urge greater care to motorists for the safety of the animals.
Precautions taken to prevent diseases in New York, United States. Strata charts show a decrease in the deaths due to small pox in New York city after the systematic vaccination that began in 1875.
Trial of eleven American communist leaders, part of the Smith Act trials of Communist Party leaders, begins in New York City. Crowds gathered to witness a trial outside the Foley Square federal courthouse in New York City. Eleven American communist leaders appear to stand trial on charges against the United States government under the Smith Act. Defendants enter the courthouse carrying suitcases as photographers take pictures. People on the streets hold posters in hands which read “Frame up trial of 12 on today”. Defendants (Benjamin J. Davis, Jr., Eugene Dennis, John Gates, Gil Green, Gus Hall, Irving Potash, Jack Stachel, Robert G. Thompson, John Williamson, Henry Winston, and Carl Winter), arrested members of the National Board of the CPUSA, pose for a group photo. Another member was indicted but was not tried due to illness.
A film titled 'New beach styles for southland' shows models displaying latest beach wear collection by Gotham's designers at Rockefeller Center in New York,United States.
U.S. prepares for World War II. United States soldiers being recruited in New York. Americans prepare for defense as World War II accelerates in Europe. Young Americans stand in line for physical examinations by Army medical staff in a recruitment center before joining the U.S. Army. Soldiers with their baggage. Tailor takes measurements and checks fit of new uniforms on recruits. Soldiers undergo training on a field marching in formation.
Robert Sargent Shriver, Director of Peace Corps in New York, United States. Shriver delivers a speech about the activities of Peace Corps volunteers. He regards the work done by Peace Corps volunteers as equivalent to national service. He also discusses some new aspects of the Peace Corps that can be put to practice in the near future.
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