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Published
January 6, 2014
Photos of 1940s Boarding House Living in DC
What was life like living in a Washington boarding house during World War II? Here is a series of photos showing the life of young men and women in their communal living arrangements.
Uncovering a Mystery: A Truck Loaded with 10,000 Bottles of Whistle, Orange Soda
This Photo From 1942 Is Stunning and Speaks for Itself
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