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Two Young Boys in Southwest Washington DC Before World War II Destruction

November 1942. Washington, D.C. "Southwest section. Two Negro boys." Large format negative by Gordon Parks, Office of War Information.
Amazing photograph here of two young boys in Southwest Washington DC during World War II, before the quadrant was pretty much obliterated. What a shame to see the destruction that took place in the area.
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Amazing photograph here of two young boys in Southwest during World War II, before the quadrant was pretty much obliterated and rebuilt in the ugly, brutalist style that stands today. What a shame.

November 1942. Washington, D.C. "Southwest section. Two Negro boys." Large format negative by Gordon Parks, Office of War Information.
November 1942. Washington, D.C. “Southwest section. Two Negro boys.” Large format negative by Gordon Parks, Office of War Information.

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