Christmas In July
Christmas In July
Christmas In July. "Children in New York's Harlem receive gifts and free movie show as part of a Christmas in July party sponsored by Police Square Club to foster better relations between public and police. Commissioner Howard Leary and Club President William Moriarity attended." Harlem, New York Great TLS famous Apollo Theater (sign, marquee, building). MS Santa Claus getting out of car outside Apollo Theater, carrying sack of goodies, several people watching, including two black children standing in awe. Great MS three young African-American boys wearing Army berets, GI shirts and t-shirts that read "Red Block Asia Rangers" holding hands, walking along sidewalk; one kid has Master Sergeant pin on beret; boy in middle shoots camera an insolent look. MS Santa Claus walking down street with sack slung over shoulder, shaking hands with line of black children and teenagers in U.S. Army uniforms, a genuine African-American military officer walking behind St. Nick. MS two Caucasian New York Police Department (NYPD) captains and one officer standing outside ticket booth of movie theater. MS Santa Claus with Police Commissioner Howard Leary, Club President William Moriarty & NYPD officer passing out gifts to black children. Panning TLS African-American children sitting in movie theater, watching Road Runner cartoon on big screen.