In New York Harbor, the United States passenger ship SS Manchuria (later the World War 1 troop transport ship USS Manchuria, ID-1633) being loaded with cargo including armament (artillery gun is partially seen). Crew members on the ship loading items from a smaller vessel. Smoke rises from the smokestack of a passenger steam ship as it passes the Statue of Liberty.
Marshal Joffre presides at a celebration in honor of Mr Edward Shearson, American philanthropist and Chairman of the American Committee of the Fatherless Children of France. Marshal Joffre is seen at a party held by the committee of Fraternite Franco-Americaine, where he was present to thank the children of America for aiding orphan children of France in World War I. Joffre stands with William Graves Sharp, American Ambassador to France, who holds a glass in hand. Joffre talks to the people in the party. Also present at the party: Captain Charles Carroll of Carrollton Maryland, from the American Red Cross; Admiral Fournier, Andre Tardieu, French High Commissioner to the United States; Louis LaFerre, French Minister of Public Instruction.
Herbert Hoover, Head of American Food Administration, together with another man seated in a flatbed truck, arrives to inspect the first corn of the new harvest in Washington during World War 1. They see sacks full of corns on the truck bed. The man takes out an ear of corn.
The Golden Gates Naval guards of the U.S. Navy march in San Francisco, California during World War I. A board over the passing guards reads "Headquarters Naval Port Guard". Slate indicates that these U.S. Navy Golden Gate Naval guards' surveillance prevails over all arrivals and departures at the port.
Members of the Foreign Press section of the Creel Publicity Bureau (formed by George Creel) prepare to depart for Europe from New York City. Members pose for the pictures. The members aim to show American propaganda abroad during World War I. Charles S. Hart, Director of the Division of Films for the Committee on Public Information (CPI), and former Hearst employee, is seen close-up posing for the camera.
During World War I era, Italian journalists pose for a group photo on steps of a building in Washington DC. During their visit they were introduced to President Woodrow Wilson by Mr. George Creel, Chairman of the Committee on Public Information.
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