A segment of a documentary on the history of the Labor Department in the United States. Film begins with actor portraying a man who ostensibly invents a sewing machine but destroys it after considering its impact on the employment of hand seamstresses. Cartoon illustrations show early 19th Century textile worker followers of "King Ludd" (Luddites) in England who destroyed weaving machinery for fear it would replace them in the industry. Current views of Men at work with technical apparatus. Modest homes in a semi-rural setting in America, where people ostensibly replaced by machines or who for lack of training and education are shown as unemployed, and idle. .
Final segment of a documentary on the history of the Labor Department in the United States. A group of Labor Department employees are seen in a meeting, where one discusses variations in unemployment while referring to a chart entitled: "Employees in Nonagricultural Establishments, by Industry Division." Closeup of a Secretary of Labor report on Research and Training Activities under the Manpower Development and Training Act, transmitted to the Congress, February, 1963. A woman explains wiring diagrams on a blackboard in chalk, and then turns to young people being trained to solder such connections on electronic parts, in a worker training class. Finished electrical products being readied for shipment. Closeup of a "Manpower Report of the President," by the Department of Labor. President Lyndon Baines Johnson, reporting to the Congress. Behind him are Speaker of the House, John William McCormack, and Senate President pro tempore Carl Hayden. Wider view of the joint session of congress. Men gathered at a table simulating Labor-management bargaining in action. A U.S. Labor Department representative offers assistance to the bargaining parties. Closeup of men shaking hands. George Meany, President of the AFL-CIO labor organization is seen conducting a meeting. A man circles labor markets, on a U.S. map, that are eligible for Federal assistance under the Area Redevelopment Act. An aircraft and a ship are seen being loaded with goods for transport to foreign destinations. People voting in a large gathering, by show of hands. Closeup of a metal tool bit cutting a strip while turning a piece of metal in a lathe. Several young people ostensibly seeking jobs. More views of products being loaded and transported by ship, airplane, and railroad. People entering the Department of Labor building in Washington, DC. People waiting in line for assistance in finding jobs. Final scenes are a montage of brief images covering the history of the Department of Labor, shown inside a round Department of Labor symbol.
Amateur runners (perhaps intercollegiate) competing on a stadium track in the United States. They are seen running several races of varying distances. In one relay race, a runner falls just as he hands off to a teamate. He is helped off the track by officials. Letters are seen on some runners' shirts, including "C", "S" and "H." A large crowd of spectators in the stands. (Attributed to Thomas Armat)
A sports event in the United States. A group of participants takes part in long and high jump. Onlookers watch the athletes. One jumper wears the letters aYa on his jersey. Another has a triangular logo on his. (Attributed to Thomas Armat.)
A number of vehicles driving on a road in the United States. City police officers on the road. The officers check the vehicles. A damaged police motorcycle along the road that was apparently hit by the car. Police officers in discussion, some holding clubs at the ready. People walking on the road. A building in the background. A police officer in a three wheeled motorcycle with sidecar. Line of police cars arriving in a city. Young men and women walking on an open ground. A crowd of civilians gathering in what appears to be a park. Some are rushing to the scene.
Hogan aircraft in flight above a lake the United States. It takes off and lands on the water surface. A man, a woman, a child and a dog get into an aircraft parked on the ground.
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