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Fascinating World War II U.S. Army Documentary About Alexandria

1940s, Alexandria VA, videos, World War II

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Now this is an interesting old film we found on YouTube. It’s a bit long, but if you’re from Alexandria, you’ll find it entertaining and recognize quite a few of the old buildings.

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What do you think? Did you recognize any of the old buildings?

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