A parade in New York, United States on Decoration Day, also known as Memorial Day. New York Mayor Fiorello Henry La Guardia reviews the parade. The last 17 Civil War veterans are seen, along with veterans of the Spanish American War. People gathered to watch the parade on Riverside Drive in New York City.
German airship Hindenburg in New York, United States after its 7th trans Atlantic flight. German airship Hindenburg in flight over the New York Cityharbor and Manhattan in United States. Swastika visible on Hindenburg tail as it flies over New York City
Dick Merrill leaves for his second trans Atlantic flight in New York, United States. Lockheed L10 E Electra being refueled at an airfield in New York, United States. Pilot Dick Merrill and his co pilot Jack Lambie look at a map before taking off. People gathered to witness the take off. Aircraft takes off and flies over the city of New York.
Players of baseball's New York Giants pose for team photo at their home stadium, the Polo Grounds in Manhattan, New York City. The Giants defeated the New York Yankees to win the 1921 World Series. Close-up view of the Giants' manager and Hall of Famer John McGraw.
French fliers take off in Bleriot 110 aircraft from Floyd Bennett Field, New York. French aviators Maurice Rossi and Paul Codos at Floyd Bennett Airfield. In a hangar at the field, men seen around the Bleriot 110, powered by a Hispano Suiza engine. Aviators Rossi and Codos board the aircraft. The aircraft taxis and takes off from Floyd Bennett Field to set new non-stop air record, flying from New York to Rayak, Syria in about 55 hours, and establishing a distance record of 5,657.4 miles.
Film opens showing New Jersey National Guard soldiers returning to their training camp (Camp Fielder) at Sea Girt, New Jersey. Led by an army band, they march in formation along a sandy road with high berms on both sides.Glimpses of the marching troops from the side. As they proceed, toward the camera, they reach a point where they begin to march double-time. Scene shifts to a gate of the camp, where family, friends, and well wishers are gathered and a banner reading "Welcome" is stretched across the entrance. Led by officers on horseback, and the colors, the troops march through the gate. Next, soldiers are seen greeted by women family members. One soldier standing beside a tent, lifts his daughters, one at a time, and kisses them. He motions to his wife to pose with them. She does and he kisses her. Next, soldiers are seen briefly, with shouldered rifles, marching in formation. Scene shifts to another area of the Camp (named Camp Fielder for then Governor James F. Fielder). Here, army officers assist President Woodrow Wilson, to mount a horse. The President is dressed formally, including top hat. He poses for the camera. The President then rides with officers to review the National Guard troops drawn up in formation. He salutes with his top hat over heart, as they pass a color guard. He is next seen seated on horseback next to a commanding officer (possibly Colonel Daniel T. Mather) as they review the New Jersey National Guard troops passing in review.
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