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1957 Guided Tour of Washington, D.C.

  • Published May 12, 2015
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This film footage from 1957 is excellent. Make sure you watch the whole thing and check out the familiar sites.
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This film footage from 1957 is excellent. Make sure you watch the whole thing and check out the familiar sites.

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