Opening slate states that President Wilson arrives by his yacht, "Mayflower," in New York City, to campaign for re-election. The yacht is seen anchored in New York waters as a motor launch, crewed by U.S. sailors, conveys the President and his party to the shore. Closeup of the launch docking. A Navy Lieutenant Commander aboard the launch emerges from below (possibly the Captain of the Mayflower) and positions himself to assist the President and Mrs. Wilson, as they come up from the launch cabin. A New York City official greets the President and Mrs. Wilson and and also helps them to the dock. They are surrounded by other greeters, including the Navy Lieutenant Commander, who converses with President and Mrs. Wilson. The party begins to climb a ramp from the dock. Scene shifts to a somewhat chaotic gathering of people through which the President and party make their way through crowds pressing on all sides, in an open automobile behind an escort of five mounted New York City policemen. They are followed by more motorcars and mounted policemen. Views from somewhat above, of dense crowd of people
Edward Mandell House (Colonel House), principal advisor to President Wilson, wearing a hat and a warm coat. stands and speaks. A boundary wall and buildings in background. He comes out of his house and closes the door. He climbs down the stairs. Colonel House carries an umbrella.
Opening scene shows massive scaffolding at the shipyard. Camera pans across docks and buildings with scaffolding and derricks in background. A large ship is taking form in the background. Closeup of tall derricks dominating the scene. Camera pans over shipyard workers engaged on the upper deck of a ship under construction.
Australian Light Horse Infantry men (with characteristics of both infantry and cavalry) at a home base in Australia, during World War 1. They move their horses, in groups of three, on a dirt track. Long Low wooden hitching rail is installed along the side of the dirt track. In the next scene, the horses are seen eating from feed bags all tied to a common rope line. The horsemen monitor them as they feed. One large horse stands alone and is petted by a horseman. Camera pans to reveal another long line of horses also feeding. Their feet are confined by rope tethers. Permanent camp buildings and some tents are seen in the background. Several of the horsemen kid around with each other. Two engage in a mock fist fight for the camera.
Members of British trade unions gather in Hyde Park in London, England (Hyde Park, London W2 2EU, United Kingdom). Trade unionists protest rising food prices, during World War 1. They parade carrying their respective trade union banners and assemble to listen to speakers.
People gathered in Hyde Park, London, England, during World War 1, to protest high food prices and milk shortages. Most in this particular group are women and children. British carry signs that read ' hands off the baby's milk' and ' feed babys or pigs' A woman holds up a crying baby.
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