War Parade on Fifth Avenue, in New York City, United States during World War II . An open car driven by an Army soldier, escorted by motorcycle police, and carrying Army and Navy officers. United States flags raised on the buildings. A huge crowd gathered on the sidewalks. Mechanized equipment on parade. Band in the parade. Jeeps, tanks, and half-tracks loaded with soldiers. A Curtis Aircraft float with a real P-40 airplane on it. A display of a Wright Cyclone 9 aircraft engine rated at 1200 horsepower, the type used on Flying Fortresses, with sign reading: "US Army Air Forces at War:" Infantry units march with massed colors in the parade. Military units participate with countless Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen marching.
American Federation of Polish Jews. Jews gathered at Commodore Hotel in New York City, United States. The Jewish memorial prayer Kel Malei Rachamim is chanted by Cantor Moshe (Maurice) Ganchoff before the film skips to the memorial Kaddish recited by another cantor (name unknown). A man directs the music. A singer sings Kaddish. A man wipes his face with a cloth in the background. Audience listens. Men seated in Jewish World Congress meeting. Flags and posters on the stage. Several men seated on the stage.
Post prohibition views of West 52nd Street in New York City, which had been known for its Speakeasys. Heavy traffic on the street. Cars parked, bumper-to-bumper on either side of the street. Restaurants, clubs, and other buildings on the street. Pedestrians walk along the street. A sign reads 'Casino de Luxe'. Several muscians step out, briefly,and play music People patronizing restaurants and clubs. Sign on one reads 'Tony's,' and another, at address number 33, reads: 'Leon and Eddie'.
During prohibition on West 52nd Street in New York City, United States. '21 Club' speakeasy sells alcoholic drinks illegally. Federal agents at door of the club demand entry. Man in speakeasy presses warning buzzer. Cars parked in front of the gate. The men talk through the window and the agents present a search warrant and force their way in. The agents search the basement of the speakeasy.
On West 52nd Street in New York City, United States. The '21 Club' speakeasy which sells alcoholic drinks illegally during prohibition. Gate of the club. Formally dressed patrons coming and going at "21." A uniformed doorman helps people getting in and out of cars and taxis. Some patrons, leaving, cover their faces from the camera. Doorman calls cab for customer. The number '21' written on the gate (Address: 21 West 52nd Street).
View of Manhattan Island, New York City, as seen from a boat. Skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and Chrysler building are seen. A tugboat passes nearby, creating a wave.
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