During the Second Italian-Ethiopian War, General Emilio De Bono arrives at an Italian Air Base. He reviews the troops, and addresses them. General De Bono awards medals to several flyers who then stand as a group for photographs. Ceremony concludes with troops passing in review.
Post prohibition reenactment of speakeasy days. Well-dressed patrons arriving at the 21 Club (21 West 52nd Street) in Manhattan, New York City. Employee at barred door, talks to a man outside, who is a Federal agent and presents a search warrant. Man inside reaches hidden button to alert others that Federal agents are here. Several Federal agents force their way in and search the basement for illegal liquor. Wealthy patrons continue to enter and leave the 21 Club. Further down the street, at number 35 West 52nd, a Trumpet player and guitarist perform on the sidewalk under an awning reading: 'Casino De Luxe 35'. Patrons are seen entering and leaving number 33 West 52nd Street, Letters on awning read 'Leon & Eddie'. Automobiles parked along street. Sign on building reads 'Tony's'. Another awning sign reads: Casino de Luxe.
General Charles De Gaulle with other officers visits the Free French heavy Destroyer, Le Triomphant, in Algiers. The names "A Scheer" and "Deutchland" are painted on torpedoes fastened to the ship. Sailor blows bugle as General de Gaulle emerges from a gangway. Entire crew is in dress uniform. The gereral visits a submarine, where French crew is lined up at attention. An honor guard with fixed bayonets, on the pier. View of Free French naval flag. The flag of Forces Navales Francaises Libres (FNFL).
A British Airways Short S23 C flying boat, arriving from Khartoum,comes in for water landing in Cairo. British Commander-in-Chief, in the Middle East, Field Marshal Sir Archibald Wavell and French General Georges Catroux conversing on a boat, among a group of people. British Airways launch brings Officers (passengers) from the flying boat. General Charles De Gaulle seen with Marshal Wavell and British Chief Air Marshal Sir Arthur Murray Longmore together with French General Catroux. General de Gaulle walks gangway off the boat and stands with the British Marshals, on shore. . Brief view of British Marshals in downtown, Cairo.
The members of the Cuban Cabinet at the Capitol building in Havana, Cuba. The Capitol building in Havana. A motorcade drives through an archway at the entrance to the Capitol building. A crowd gathered on the side of the road. Guards on the road. The members of the Cuban Cabinet climbs up the stairs and enters the Capitol. Guards on either side of the stairs. The officials inside the building, for the new Cabinet, formed by President Carlos Manuel de Cespedes y Quesada, meet on debt crisis. The officials on a large balcony on the Capitol. The crowd gathered outside the building wave to the officials. President Carlos Manuel de Cespedes y Quesada and other officials, seated and standing in two rows, pose for photograph.
French President Charles De Gaulle rallies popular support during his state visit to Monaco. He stands in his Simca V8 Chambord presidential car as his motorcade drives on streets. Large crowd on street to welcome him. President Gaulle sits with Winston Churchill and other dignitaries. The Prince's Palace of Monaco. Prince Rainier, Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco and Charles De Gaulle stand amidst officials.
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