Women members of the 1936 American Olympic Team receive special medals created by the City of New York, to honor each member of the team. Other American athletes are also called, in groups, according to events in which they participated. Jesse Owens comes to the podium.and is praised by New York Mayor Laguardia. Jesse Owens then speaks at the microsphone, and presents a medal to Bill Robinson, the "Mayor" of Harlem. The ceremony continues as other athletes receive their medals. Mayor Fiorello Laguardia and former World Champion Heavyweight Boxer, Jack Dempsey, are present on the stage through the proceedings.
New models of cars being displayed at Grand Central Palace at the Auto Show in New York City. Internal parts, machinery, wheels, braking system and interiors of cars are also seen. First car seen is a 1936 DeSoto made by Chrysler. The demonstration shows the right side of the car being removed to reveal the interior. Two other cars are shown.
A film on U.S. electric power resources. A steamboat underway near harbor in New York City, New York. Wide view of New York City skyline, with buildings and skyscrapers. Several buildings in the city. The Battery, the Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Station. A traffic policeman controls traffic on a New York busy street. Cars move along the road. Buildings along street sides. People walking in Grand Central Station main terminal.
After the United States Presidential election of 1936 in New York. Women seated on wheel cart or carriage move through streets of New York City in humorous stunt. Poster on cart reads "We Bet on Roosevelt". Man pulling the wheel cart hold a poster which reads "Landon also ran". President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt seated at desk. Woman shows him letters and cards he received after his victory in the Presidential election. President Roosevelt reads them.
New York ticker-tape parade for American track and field athlete Jesse Owens following his winning four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Jesse Owens motorcade passes along a street and is cheered by a crowd. Ticker-tape falls from New York City buildings. A band plays. Jesse Owens waves to the cheering crowd from a convertible car.
1936: A fashion show at Stork Club, in New York City. Models on the ramp. Spectators sitting on side of the ramp see the show.
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