A meeting of the America First Committee at the Manhattan Center in New York City during World War II. A large crowd inside the Center. The Committee members on stage. Colonel Charles A Lindbergh on the podium. He addresses the meeting. Photographers take pictures. He talks about the U.S. military situation, U.S. entry into war, and U.S. contribution to progress of mankind. He requests the people to join the America First Committee and asks for their support. People cheer and applaud.
Aviator Charles A Lindbergh prepares for his solo flight from New York to Paris. Lindbergh before his plane the Spirit of Saint Louis. He arrives at Roosevelt field, New York. A large crowd gathered around his plane. His mother, Evangeline Lindbergh bids him farewell. He prepares his plane for the flight. Men work on the tail of the aircraft.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh at Curtiss Field in New York. Lindbergh stands before his plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. He announces his intention of flying the Atlantic solo. A large crowd gathered at the Field. People outside the America Tranoceanic Co. hangar. They cheer and celebrate. Lindbergh and his mother Evangeline Lindbergh stand before his plane.
American aviator Charles Lindbergh begins his solo trans-Atlantic flight. Men prepare Lindbergh's plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis' at Roosevelt Field (Piombo Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530, United States) in New York. Lindbergh and the officials head towards the plane. A crowd gathered around to view the event. A man refuels the plane. Lindbergh helped into his flying gear. He climbs into the cockpit. The plane taxis and takes off. People watch it disappear in the sky. Lindbergh's plane in flight.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh welcomed in New York after his Trans-Atlantic flight. Lindbergh flies to the bay. Numerous ships and boats approach the harbor. Lindbergh's plane in flight. Flags on the boats and steamers. Large crowds aboard each vessel. A blimp in flight. A float plane on the water. A steamer full of people.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh welcomed in New York. He reviews troops marching by in his honor at Central Park Mall. Lindbergh with his mother Evangeline Lindbergh on the podium. NY Governor Al Smith presents Lindbergh the State's Medal of Valor as his mother looks on. Policemen control the large crowd. People wait for him in Central Park. A decorated float with a model of Lindbergh's plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. Governor Smith with Lindbergh and his mother on stage. Lindbergh addresses the gathering and stands amidst two officers.
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