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A 1936 Film Depicts a Day in the Life of Washington During the Great Depression

  • Published August 10, 2012
An incredible find by Brian at National Journal, this 1936 film from the Works Progress Administration depicts a day in the life of Washington during the Great Depression. Read his full piece and follow him on Twitter.
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This has to be one of the best finds in a long time … and this appears to be authored by fellow GoDCer Brian at National Journal. The film he uncovered is from the Works Progress Administration, done in 1936. It depicts a day in the life of Washington during the Great Depression.

Read Brian’s full piece here and then follow him on Twitter.

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