American citizens in 1937 marching in protest to demand the expansion of the WPA (Works Progress Administration), the largest New Deal agency providing employment to millions, in New York City. People carry banners with slogans written on them urging the government to continue WPA job programs and benefits.
Tethered tests of the U.S. Army Air Corps XR-1 helicopter at the Platt-LePage company factory in Eddystone Pennsylvania. The helicopter parked in front of hangar. Pilot Lou Leavitt in the cockpit and starts the engine. Several men watch and take pictures of the action. A group of men including Platt,Leavitt ,Le Page and Grover Loening talk to each other. XR-1 hovers as cars and trucks remain parked in the background. Several scenes in which the the helicopter lightly touches down and then takes off again.
Omaha Class U.S. cruisers at sea. B-17 D Flying Fortesses lined up to take off. A B-17 D Flying Fortess takes off. Flying Fortess in formation with close up of engine and spinning propellers. PT boats (patrol torpedo boats) under construction at factory. PT boat at sea. Formation of PT boats at sea. Narrator notes that all equipment is bound for England as part of the Lend Lease Act. USA flag superimposed over signature page of the Lend Lease Act.
Troop transport ships underway in ocean. A ship comes into New York harbor. U.S. troops returning from World War II service in Europe aboard the ship and large sign on the side of the ship, '104th Timberwolves'. U.S. Army soldiers wave from the ship. Troops debark at New York harbor.
British passenger ship Canberra at New York harbor. Under President Kennedy's program to promote foreign tourism British liner Canberra arrives at New York harbor carrying 1700 British tourists. The liner at the harbor.
Numerous suburban homes under construction in a modern suburb community development in New York. Cars in the foreground. Streets are not yet paved. Many frame houses can be seen in various stages of construction. Two carpenters nail boards on a roof of a house.
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