Hudson River Dayline Part 1

Description

This film is a travelogue showing a panorama of the sights and sounds of a day's trip up the Hudson River from downtown Manhattan to Poughkeepsie, NY. Included are scenes of Manhattan's skyline and the basalt cliffs of the Palisades. The film stresses the history of the region and focuses on Hyde Park and Sunnyside (the homes of President Franklin Roosevelt and Washington Irving, respectively). Also shown are scenes of West Point and the recreational facilities at Bear Mountain. The film was presented by The Reorientation Branch, Office of the Under Secretary, Department of the Army and produced by the Motion Picture Section, New York Field Office.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities