District Attorney Elections in New York City, United States. Rabbi Stephen S. Wise sits in his office. Books are lined in the cabinet in the background. He talks about the alliance between racketeer politicians and gangsters. He says that Thomas E Dewey must be elected as the District Attorney of New York County.
World War 2 war bond parade on Fifth Avenue, in New York City, United States. Soldier, in pith helmet, walks with a young boy in uniform.A float with beauty queens from South and Central American countries. A dinosaur-dragon float, representing the Axis powers. A float portraying the devastation and suffering at Bataan and Corregidor. A float showing George Washington rolling up his sleeves, and lined all around with soldiers, sailors,Marines, air raid wardens, and the like. An open car, surrounded by motorcycle policemen, carrying Parade Grand Marshal, Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum, and a New York City official. A float of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, depicting Stalin on a white horse, and a sign saying: "Victory in 1942." A float with Soldiers,Sailors, Marines, American flags, and pretty women, with sign reading: " Sign Your War Bond Pledge June 14-24." United States flags fly on the buildings. A contingent of Norwegian Air Force, followed by Norwegian sailors and a large float of a ship, with sign reading: "Norway's Seamen, Norway's Front Line Soldiers, 3rd Largest Fleet in United Nations." A float of Belgium. Contingent of Greeks, led by one dressed as ancient Athenian warrior, followed by group carrying a small replica of the Parthenon.They are followed by Greek women in traditional costumes of Amalia and men in traditional uniforms of Evzone. A huge crowd gathered on the sidewalk. Marchers carry placards 'Destroy Hitlerism'.
Sixty Italians working at Italian Pavilion in New York's Worlds Fair are arrested for violating immigration laws, New York City, United States. The men are taken to Ellis Island until they have a hearing. Men walk in lines. Building in the background. A sign reads 'Ellis Island'. The men sit in a hall. Ship in the river.
Statue of Liberty in New York City United States. The SS Normandie in the Hudson River. Smoke rises up from the smokestacks of the ships. Several other ships underway. Ships pass near the Statue of Liberty. Views of New York Harbor and various Statue of Liberty views. Brief shot of President Roosevelt addressing the Congress in the U.S. Capitol.
People relaxing at edge of lake and others in row boats, in Central Park in New York City, United States. People seated on benches near water. Hotels and office buildings in the background. Several people relax under shade in the park. U.S. soldiers, in uniform, relaxing with girlfriends on the lawn. Sailboats in water. People stand and watch the sailboats. Two men play chess on benches. Skyscrapers of New York City skyline in view.
Newspaper stalls at Times Square in New York City, United States. A huge crowd gathered on the street. Newspaper sellers sell newspapers. Several newspaper stalls on the Square. Pedestrians cross the street. Magazines and piles of newspapers on the stalls. Men and women buy newspapers to read war news. Vehicular traffic on the street and buildings in the background. Several men smoke.
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