Title: New York Police Parade, June 1st, 1899

Description

• The film shows members of "New York's Finest" parading at a crowded Union Square. Seen are members of the Bicycle Squad, mounted horses, and two regimental marching bands. At the time of filming, the New York City Police Department was still recovering from the corruption scandals of the early 1890's that had severely tarnished the reputation of the department. A State-Senate-appointed group known as the Lexow Committee investigated the department and issued a scathing report that detailed serious criminal activity within the department. In 1895, public opinion was so low that the annual parade was not held. That same year, Theodore Roosevelt was appointed president of the Police Board, and he is credited with initiating strict and effective reform measures that helped restore the public's confidence in the police.

Publication Information

• Thomas A. Edison, Inc., United States

Place

• North America > United States > New York > New York

Time

• 1850 CE - 1899 CE

Topic

• Social sciences > Social problems & social services > Other social problems & services
• Social sciences > Customs, etiquette & folklore > General customs

Additional Subjects

• Actuality;
• Bicycles;
• Broadway (New York, New York);
• Horse-drawn vehicles;
• Parades and processions;
• Police;
• Police horses

Type of Item

• Motion Pictures

Physical Description

• 1 roll (145 feet) : silent, black and white ; 35 millimeter paper positive

Notes

• Duration: 2:45 at 15 frames per second

Collection

• Paper Print Collection

Institution

• Library of Congress

External Resource

• http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.wdl/dlc.164