Historical documentary about World War II, hosted by Daniel Shore, shot in 1985. Bulk of program is early 40s footage of life in Washington D.C. There are a few war propaganda songs. Issue of segregation during the war is a reoccurring theme throughout. As a whole, the piece is focused around several characters who reflect upon their experiences in D.C. at a time when the city was coming of age.
Clips of propaganda commercial: a bomb explodes, people rush through a hallway.
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Host Daniel Shore, standing in front of Union Station.
Clip of passenger train with group of women waving as they enter Washington to join war effort.
Host Daniel Shore
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Portraits of various Washington elites of the Grace Holtzman family. Holtzman is then interviewed about her family ties to the area.
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Grace Holtzman interview.