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Sunday at the Tidal Basin in July 1942

John Collier photographed people relaxing by the Tidal Basin on a July 1942 Sunday, with the Jefferson Memorial in the distance.

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Washington, D.C. Sunday along the Tidal Basin
Washington, D.C. Sunday along the Tidal Basin

During the dark early days of World War II, people in the city of Washington still found time to relax on weekends. This photo was taken on a Sunday in July 1942 by John Collier. In the background you can see the Jefferson Memorial.

Washington, D.C. Sunday along the Tidal Basin
Washington, D.C. Sunday along the Tidal Basin

The photograph at the top of the post shows another similar view of the Tidal Basin.

Washington, D.C. Sunday along the Tidal Basin (Library of Congress)

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