City of Nelscott in Oregon United States, destroyed due to flood. Gigantic waves of sea strikes the rocks at the shores. A view of destroyed boasts on the ground and flood water fills the city. A woman and a man take his child on a wooden raft. They load provisions while floating beside a house window. Man along with child, household furniture and a dog, sail the raft through flood water. People walk cautiously in search for a safer place. Logs of trees destroyed by flood.
Views of the Flat Iron building and other shops and offices in New York City. Dignitaries and spectators observe the ten millionth Ford Model-T as its motorcade passes through the city. A marching band led by an American flag parade with the motorcade. Motorcade passes through the streets and tall building visible.
Aerial view of the newly completed Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Several cars and motor vehicles parked near a man made island of the complex. A ship underway in the bay. Buses lined up at toll plaza to cross bridge following dedication. Opening ceremony of the new bridge and tunnel. A TrailWays bus passes through the toll booth area. POV through windshield of a car as it enters the tunnel and bridge complex. Sign seen, 'Tunnel 1/2 mile.' As the car enters a tunnel sign above reads, 'Thimble Shoal Channel Tunnel.'
A couple exchange marital vows during the matinee performance of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus in Madison Square Garden, New York. Performers and elephants in the ring. The bride to be, a dancer from England seated on an elephant. Women dancers on elephants. An elephant performs. The center ring. A tiny clown with the wedding ring. The bride in her wedding gown escorted by an elderly man. The groom, an acrobat performer from Morocco. They exchange vows and kiss. The other performers witness the ceremony. The bride kisses a clown.
Opening scene shows Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt being applauded as she takes her place at a speakers table during a forum discussion of the Women's Centennial Congress, at the Hotel Commodore in New York City. The woman introducing her states, among other things, "No one knows women in the United States better than she," and introduces her as the First Lady of the land, who will preside over our Round Table. Mrs. Roosevelt rises and speaks, emphasizing the goal of bringing about a civilized and peaceful world. She then begins to introduce delegates to the Round Table. Scene shifts to one woman speaking at the table where four others are also seated.
Crowds fill streets celebrating Armistice ending World War 1. Street cars move through the crowds. Many people wave American flags. Mounted police maintain order. Crowd filling space in front of S.S. Kresge Company 5&10 cents Store. Large American flags hang from front of the Central Savings Bank, at 14th Street and 4th Avenue (Union Square). People gather around a large monument displaying many figures. A group of people realize they are being photographed and face the camera smiling. One man lifts up a small boy dressed in soldier uniform, holding a flag and saluting. Several men carry a wood slab with effigy of defeated Hun on it. Scene shifts to large open area, where crowd is gathered around a multistory copy of the Statue of Liberty. A group of women in white dresses (possibly nurses) stand in front of a seated Army brass band. Scene shifts back to Union Square, again with crowd around the large monument and American flags draped over windows of the Central Savings Bank. Trick photography creates ethereal image of statue of liberty in the scene. Next, lines of people with banners and flags move near area of trolley cars. Another group gathers near camera, as mounted policeman moves behind them. Trinity Church steeple can be seen in far background. Several men in blackface makeup carry a coffin containing detritus of war. View from building overlooking avenue filled with people. American flags fly from building window sills. A flag displaying "104" (104th Regiment?) and numerous stars, hangs from one window. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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