(Franklin D. Roosevelt speaking): Often I think we Americans offer up a silent
prayer that on the continent of Europe - from
which the American hemisphere was principally
colonized - the years to come will break down
many barriers to inter-cross between nations.
Barriers which may be historic, but which so
greatly through all the centuries have led to strife,
and have hindered friendship and normal intercourse.
(interruption or static interference)
And so, my friends, the time has come for me to
announce, with solemnity perhaps, but with great
happiness, a fact. I hereby dedicate, the World's
Fair, the New York World's Fair, of 1939, and I
declare it open to all mankind!
(clapping)
Still frame of statue of George Washington.
Group of men standing around, dressed as colonial statesmen. Location unknown.
Statue of perhaps George Washington, flanked
by flags of participating countries of NY World's Fair.
Some part of a parade, or a of a covered casket. (Indecipherable)
Statue of someone.
Throngs of people at the NYWF.
Some more people at the NYWF.
Until 3:49:Various points at and around the NYWF environs.
"THE WORLD OF SPORTS"
Graham McNamee narrates a sports event in Track & Field, of college athletes, in Philly, Pa.
"JAMAICA, N.Y." (Graham McNamee narrating)
A horse race in Jamaica, NY.