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This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.
FOR MEXICO Part 1
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “The city of Nogales, Arizona, overspreading the border of Mexico, unites the commercial resources of these two republics into a great friendship.” “In the midst of this growing relationship at Nogales, General Obregon, President of Mexico, once lived.” Main street from above, pedestrian, automobile traffic, mountains in background. “Today finds in Post No. 122 a mark of friendship rather than just a mark separating two countries.” Men standing beside border marker, high fence, small guard station, traffic - close-up of marker, boys leaning against it. “With the coming of Obregon’s inauguration, the home folks of Nogales accompanied by many U.S. officials and notables journeyed into Mexico.” Large group posing, sign, ‘Obregon Home Folks…’ “The wonderful old mission Tumacácori, first of all missions in the United States, just outside of Nogales.” Several views of ruins. “A little further on the road to El Paso was the mission at Tucson” “Obregon’s home folks at El Paso’s gateway into Mexico.” Railroad bridge across river from moving train - people around tracks, car and train approaching crossing, car waiting for train to pass. “Mexico has, in the past two years, recovered itself in a remarkable way - fear and distrust no longer hinder the visitors of this progressive Republic.” Crowd at railroad station, train. “At Jimenez the exaggerated stories of Mexico’s hostile condition prove but a myth.” Crowd at railroad station. “The great majority of Mexicans have always desired the conditions which now exist toward the U.S. This was evident in the cordial welcome received at Zacatecas.” American and Mexican flags flying from station - crowd around horse-drawn bus - walled town from a distance. “Mexico has wiped out most of the stumbling blocks in her pathway to successful government.” City street, pedestrian traffic. “The town of Guadalupe.” Barren countryside from moving train, town. “A warm welcome was received at Aguascalientes, but where are the bandits that we are led to believe make up the greater part of the Mexican population?” Large crowd at railroad station. “On the way to the pyramids at San Juan Teotihuacan.” Mule-drawn streetcars moving through countryside - tourists pose in front of pyramid. “This banquet is an example of the feeling of good will by the Federal Departments of Mexico toward the people and interests of the United States in Mexico.” View of huge banquet. “The Los Angeles Board of Commerce visits Guadalajara, a well-kept, beautiful city, known as the Paris of Mexico.” Railroad yards, station, city in background - group of tourists posing beside train, walking through streets. “A 3000-foot climb.” Train hauled by three locomotives from one of cars climbing steep grade. “The engineer serves hot water to the native women.” Engineer in cab - group of women around locomotive. “‘Cuernavaca,’ chosen by Cortez, as a beautiful spot for his home.” Tourists on city street. “Borda Garden.” Tourists walking in garden, marble paved walk around pool. “The bathing pool of the Empress Charlotta.” Long pool, trees on either side, building at end. “Mexico City.” Large crowd of tourists leaving ‘Ferrocarriles de Nacionales de Mexico’ (railroad depot). “President Alvaro Obregon, who took over the reins of the Mexican Government December 1, 1920.” President Obregon posing with group, shaking hands. “The Plaza De Constitucion, the largest plaza in the Republic and constructed on what was the center of the ancient Aztec city.” Cathedral, plaza in foreground. “The Castle Chapultepec situated at the top of Grasshopper Hill, 196 feet above the valley.” Wide, tree lined street, castle in distance. “Mr. de la Huerta, retiring president of Mexico, escorts Obregon to take his oath of office.” Group of men walking toward camera. “Obregon is presented with a paper weight, recalling Post 122 at Nogales, Sonora, where he once lived.” Presentation - close-up of Obregon speaking. “Mrs. Obregon, formerly of Nogales, receives a beautiful token of friendship.” Presentation of silverware in box. “The man who has convinced the greater part of the outside world that his country can and will take its place among the progressive nations of the world.” [1921]
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