Admiral Johann Albert Raeder visiting coastal defenses at the Atlantic Wall in World War 2. German Grossadmiral (Grand Admiral) Erich Johann Albert Raeder steps from a Junkers 52 transport plane and exchanges salutes and handshakes with the Vizeadmiral (Rear admiral upper half) who is welcoming him. Closeup of sailors shouting greetings of "Heil." Next, Raeder is seen walking swiftly, accompanied by a Navy Captain and an Army officer. They climb an embankment along the French coastline, where German heavy guns are installed. Closeup of Admiral Raeder standing in front of sandbagged bunker. Next scene shows him, in the company of several Army officers, examining a chart depicting the disposition and status of the coastal defenses. He and the Captain walk past a huge hardened and sandbagged coastal gun, as an accompanying Army officer points out its features. Next a coastal gun under camouflage netting is seen elevating its barrel. From a position next to another gun, the camera displays a broad view of the coastal defenses, including obstacles stretching down the hill to the sand and waterfront below. Gunners helmets and packs are arranged in readiness to be accessed instantly. A German warship is seen offshore. Scene shifts to nearby French village where effects of British bombing are seen. Local people pose, looking at the damage to their homes. Several men are clearing up debris near garages containing automobiles.
The New York City Hall (City Hall Park, New York, NY 10007, United States) in New York, United States. Traffic moves on the streets. View of the City Hall. Canadian and American flag flutter in wind as they hang from the City Hall.
Colonel Bigger, Mayor Fiorello Henry La Guardia of New York City, and other officials come out of the New York City Hall (City Hall Park, New York, NY 10007, United States). They stand on steps and converse. They walk towards their cars. Buildings in the background.
George Horace Gallup works at an office in New York, United States. Men walk in Dr. George Horace Gallup's office. 'Audience Research Institute' written on a wall. Sign board on gateway reads 'American Institute of Public Opinion'. Dr. Gallup and men seated around a desk. They discuss and interact. Dr. notes down details. Dr Gallup seated at desk. He works with documents. Girl arrives and shows documents to Dr. He checks and signs papers.
John J. Jouett, president of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America, addresses the nation from Washington DC. John J. Jouett seated at a desk. He addresses the nation and talks about the expansion of the aircraft industry.
Grand Coulee Dam in Washington DC. View of Grand Coulee Dam built across the Columbia River. Mountains in the background. Water flows from the spillway of the dam. Water in a reservoir.
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