Invitation to a Nation

1946 · Prelinger Archives · 10 minutes · 147 shots · Black and white and colour

Every shot, with timecodes

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  Scroll title text: "The Greater National Capital Committee..."

  0:00.0–0:05.3 (5.3 s) · shot 6129

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  Scroll title credits: "Invitation to the Nation", credits

  0:05.3–0:23.9 (18.6 s) · shot 6130

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  Inkwells and quills on a desk, parchment

  0:23.9–0:30.3 (6.5 s) · shot 6131

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  Roll-top wooden desk with inkwell and quills

  0:30.3–0:35.7 (5.3 s) · shot 6132

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  Interior room with table, chair, and globe

  0:35.7–0:43.5 (7.8 s) · shot 6133

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  Painting of George Washington above a fireplace clock

  0:43.5–0:46.4 (2.9 s) · shot 6134

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  Close-up of George Washington portrait in frame

  0:46.4–0:50.5 (4.2 s) · shot 6135

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  Dining room interior with table settings and framed pictures

  0:50.5–0:55.1 (4.6 s) · shot 6136

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  Dark hallway with stairs and wooden staircase banister

  0:55.1–1:01.9 (6.8 s) · shot 6137

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  Four-poster bed with canopy in a dimly lit bedroom

  1:01.9–1:07.6 (5.7 s) · shot 6138

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  Lit candle on small table next to draped window

  1:07.6–1:22.4 (14.8 s) · shot 6139

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  Historic mansion building exterior viewed from a distance

  1:22.4–1:25.7 (3.3 s) · shot 6140

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  Covered porch with white columns looking toward water

  1:25.7–1:28.3 (2.5 s) · shot 6141

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  View of water and distant shoreline from mansion porch

  1:28.3–1:31.5 (3.3 s) · shot 6142

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  Wooded path with sunlight filtering through trees

  1:31.5–1:37.1 (5.6 s) · shot 6143

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  White mansion with cupola viewed across lawn

  1:37.1–1:44.9 (7.7 s) · shot 6144

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  Country road leading toward white gates and outbuildings

  1:44.9–1:50.8 (5.9 s) · shot 6145

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  Brick church tower viewed through trees

  1:50.8–2:01.3 (10.4 s) · shot 6146

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  Sign reading "Christ Church" attached to post

  2:01.3–2:04.2 (3.0 s) · shot 6147

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  Tall multi-tiered monument tower under blue sky

  2:04.2–2:09.6 (5.4 s) · shot 6148

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  Cemetery with rows of white gravestones on grassy slope

  2:09.6–2:21.2 (11.6 s) · shot 6149

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  White colonnade memorial building exterior

  2:21.2–2:24.8 (3.6 s) · shot 6150

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  Guard marching near white marble tomb structure

  2:24.8–2:27.9 (3.1 s) · shot 6151

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  Guard in uniform marching past marble monument

  2:27.9–2:30.2 (2.2 s) · shot 6152

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  Close-up of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier inscription, 1940s memorial.

  2:30.2–2:34.2 (4.0 s) · shot 6153

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  Static medium shot of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier monument, 1940s.

  2:34.2–2:37.8 (3.6 s) · shot 6154

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  Close-up panning shot of Pierre Charles L'Enfant's grave marker in Arlington.

  2:37.8–2:42.3 (4.5 s) · shot 6155

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  Wide panoramic view of Washington D.C. from across the Potomac River, 1940s.

  2:42.3–2:47.7 (5.4 s) · shot 6156

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  Aerial or high-angle tracking shot of a bridge leading toward Washington D.C.

  2:47.7–2:50.8 (3.1 s) · shot 6157

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  Medium shot of traffic driving across the Memorial Bridge toward the Lincoln Memorial.

  2:50.8–2:54.6 (3.8 s) · shot 6158

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  Medium shot of pedestrians walking in front of the Lincoln Memorial, 1940s.

  2:54.6–2:59.6 (4.9 s) · shot 6159

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  Medium shot inside the Lincoln Memorial looking toward the central statue.

  2:59.6–3:03.6 (4.0 s) · shot 6160

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  Close-up of the Abraham Lincoln statue inside the Lincoln Memorial, 1940s.

  3:03.6–3:07.3 (3.7 s) · shot 6161

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  Close-up of a bronze standing statue inside a memorial building, 1940s.

  3:07.3–3:10.2 (2.9 s) · shot 6162

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  Medium view of the Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossom tree branches.

  3:10.2–3:13.2 (3.0 s) · shot 6163

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  Medium view of cherry blossom trees in full bloom along a waterfront.

  3:13.2–3:15.9 (2.7 s) · shot 6164

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  Medium view of the Washington Monument framed by flowering cherry blossom branches.

  3:15.9–3:19.1 (3.2 s) · shot 6165

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  Medium shot of the Washington Monument against a clear blue sky.

  3:19.1–3:22.2 (3.1 s) · shot 6166

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  Shot looking through massive stone columns toward the Washington Monument in the distance.

  3:22.2–3:26.6 (4.5 s) · shot 6167

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  Medium tracking shot down a busy street toward the U.S. Capitol dome, 1940s.

  3:26.6–3:30.9 (4.3 s) · shot 6168

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  Medium shot of the U.S. Capitol building framed by overhanging tree branches.

  3:30.9–3:36.1 (5.1 s) · shot 6169

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  Close-up tracking shot moving up the dome of the U.S. Capitol building.

  3:36.1–3:44.8 (8.8 s) · shot 6170

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  Close-up view of the columns and American flag on the U.S. Capitol building.

  3:44.8–3:47.5 (2.7 s) · shot 6171

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  Medium shot of the U.S. Capitol entrance and colonnade, 1940s.

  3:47.5–3:53.0 (5.5 s) · shot 6172

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  Medium shot of cars parked at the base of the U.S. Capitol steps, 1940s.

  3:53.0–3:56.3 (3.3 s) · shot 6173

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  Medium shot of visitors walking up the front steps of the U.S. Capitol.

  3:56.3–4:00.2 (4.0 s) · shot 6174

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  Medium shot of a neoclassical government building surrounded by trees, 1940s.

  4:00.2–4:03.9 (3.6 s) · shot 6175

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  Medium shot of the U.S. Supreme Court building with an American flag flying.

  4:03.9–4:07.4 (3.6 s) · shot 6176

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  Statue in front of the US Capitol, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:07.4–4:12.4 (5.0 s) · shot 6177

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  Street view with cars and buildings in Washington D.C., 1946

  4:12.4–4:19.1 (6.6 s) · shot 6178

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  The White House with fountains in the foreground, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:19.1–4:24.9 (5.8 s) · shot 6179

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  Close-up view of the White House exterior, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:24.9–4:29.4 (4.5 s) · shot 6180

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  The White House facade and fountains, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:29.4–4:33.7 (4.3 s) · shot 6181

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  Large government building exterior with cars passing, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:33.7–4:37.1 (3.3 s) · shot 6182

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  Ornate neoclassical government building in Washington D.C., 1946

  4:37.1–4:39.9 (2.8 s) · shot 6183

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  Water view with government building in the background, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:39.9–4:41.9 (2.0 s) · shot 6184

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  Sign on the Navy Department building, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:41.9–4:43.6 (1.6 s) · shot 6185

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  Inscriptions on government building walls, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:43.6–4:48.2 (4.7 s) · shot 6186

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  Neoclassical government building with lawn in Washington D.C., 1946

  4:48.2–4:50.6 (2.3 s) · shot 6187

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  Government building exterior with parked cars, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:50.6–4:53.4 (2.9 s) · shot 6188

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  Government building with classical columns and cars, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:53.4–4:55.1 (1.7 s) · shot 6189

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  Federal Reserve building exterior with fountain, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:55.1–4:57.6 (2.4 s) · shot 6190

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  Treasury Department and FBI building inscriptions, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:57.6–4:59.8 (2.2 s) · shot 6191

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  FBI and Bureau of Internal Revenue inscriptions, Washington D.C., 1946

  4:59.8–5:01.2 (1.4 s) · shot 6192

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  Interstate Commerce Commission inscription on stone wall, Washington D.C., 1946

  5:01.2–5:02.3 (1.2 s) · shot 6193

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  National Archives building exterior in Washington D.C., 1946

  5:02.3–5:06.8 (4.5 s) · shot 6194

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  Statue and colonnade of the National Archives, Washington D.C., 1946

  5:06.8–5:10.2 (3.4 s) · shot 6195

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  Inscription 'What is past is prologue' on the National Archives, 1946

  5:10.2–5:14.1 (3.8 s) · shot 6196

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  National Archives building side view with trees, Washington D.C., 1946

  5:14.1–5:18.2 (4.1 s) · shot 6197

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  Curved neoclassical building exterior in Washington D.C., 1946

  5:18.2–5:21.5 (3.3 s) · shot 6198

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  National Gallery of Art exterior view in Washington D.C., 1946

  5:21.5–5:24.3 (2.7 s) · shot 6199

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  National Gallery of Art facade with dome, Washington D.C., 1946

  5:24.3–5:27.5 (3.3 s) · shot 6200

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  Smithsonian Institution building with car passing on the street in Washington D.C.

  5:27.5–5:32.5 (5.0 s) · shot 6201

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  National Museum of Natural History building exterior with parked cars in Washington D.C.

  5:32.5–5:36.3 (3.8 s) · shot 6202

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  Exterior of the House Where Lincoln Died with historic sign in Washington D.C.

  5:36.3–5:39.8 (3.5 s) · shot 6203

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  Sign reading House Where Lincoln Died with visitor hours in Washington D.C.

  5:39.8–5:42.8 (3.0 s) · shot 6204

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  People walking in front of a brick building entrance in Washington D.C.

  5:42.8–5:46.9 (4.0 s) · shot 6205

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  Classical building with columns and dome in Washington D.C.

  5:46.9–5:53.0 (6.2 s) · shot 6206

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  Statue of a robed figure with outstretched arms against a clear sky

  5:53.0–5:55.7 (2.6 s) · shot 6207

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  Statue of a hooded figure seated against a stone background

  5:55.7–5:57.5 (1.8 s) · shot 6208

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  Statues of historical figures on pedestals including an equestrian statue

  5:57.5–6:01.5 (4.0 s) · shot 6209

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  Formal garden with a large fountain and blooming flowers

  6:01.5–6:06.0 (4.5 s) · shot 6210

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  Tree-lined avenue with vintage cars driving on the street

  6:06.0–6:10.9 (4.9 s) · shot 6211

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  Stone building surrounded by lush trees and greenery

  6:10.9–6:13.4 (2.5 s) · shot 6212

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  Seal on a wall reading Výsłanectvi ÄŒeskoslovenske Republiky

  6:13.4–6:15.0 (1.7 s) · shot 6213

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  Plaque on a wall reading Royal Siamese Legation

  6:15.0–6:16.6 (1.6 s) · shot 6214

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  Emblem with a horse and text mounted on a wall

  6:16.6–6:18.4 (1.7 s) · shot 6215

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  Coat of arms with lions and unicorn mounted above a doorway

  6:18.4–6:20.0 (1.6 s) · shot 6216

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  Exterior of a large stone building with arched windows

  6:20.0–6:22.3 (2.3 s) · shot 6217

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  Building facade with American Red Cross emblem and inscription

  6:22.3–6:26.3 (3.9 s) · shot 6218

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  American Red Cross building facade cuts to a large warehouse structure

  6:26.3–6:30.7 (4.4 s) · shot 6219

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  Large historic stone apartment building with cars on the street

  6:30.7–6:33.3 (2.7 s) · shot 6220

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  Urban street scene with tall apartment buildings and a passing bus

  6:33.3–6:39.2 (5.9 s) · shot 6221

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  Entrance to a building with classical columns and arched portico

  6:39.2–6:41.7 (2.5 s) · shot 6222

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  Distant view of a large apartment building behind a canopy of trees

  6:41.7–6:44.5 (2.8 s) · shot 6223

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  Entrance canopy of the National theatre with people walking on the sidewalk

  6:44.5–6:48.4 (3.9 s) · shot 6224

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  People walking past a lit marquee entrance in a city street, 1940s style.

  6:48.4–6:51.4 (3.0 s) · shot 6225

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  People entering a storefront with large glass windows and awnings, 1940s fashion.

  6:51.4–6:57.6 (6.2 s) · shot 6226

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  Pedestrians crossing a busy intersection with streetcars and cars, 1940s era.

  6:57.6–7:00.1 (2.5 s) · shot 6227

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  People boarding a green streetcar at a city stop, mid-20th-century clothing.

  7:00.1–7:02.2 (2.1 s) · shot 6228

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  Streetcar moving along a sunny city street lined with pedestrians, 1940s.

  7:02.2–7:04.6 (2.3 s) · shot 6229

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  Streetcar traveling down a city boulevard between buildings, mid-20th century.

  7:04.6–7:07.2 (2.7 s) · shot 6230

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  Car driving fast along a scenic lakeside road lined with trees, 1940s.

  7:07.2–7:11.0 (3.7 s) · shot 6231

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  Multiple vintage cars driving along a winding multi-lane highway, 1940s.

  7:11.0–7:13.6 (2.7 s) · shot 6232

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  People riding horses along a wooded trail shaded by trees, mid-20th century.

  7:13.6–7:15.8 (2.2 s) · shot 6233

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  Two horseback riders traveling through a grassy park area with trees, 1940s.

  7:15.8–7:17.9 (2.1 s) · shot 6234

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  Group of people enjoying an outdoor picnic meal at a wooden table, 1940s.

  7:17.9–7:20.7 (2.8 s) · shot 6235

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  Young girl cooking food over an open campfire outdoors, mid-20th century.

  7:20.7–7:23.5 (2.8 s) · shot 6236

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  Two children standing by a fence watching an elephant in an enclosure, 1940s.

  7:23.5–7:28.1 (4.5 s) · shot 6237

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  Hippopotamus in a zoo enclosure near a pool of water, mid-20th century.

  7:28.1–7:30.6 (2.5 s) · shot 6238

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  Group of mountain goats standing on rocky terrain outdoors, 1940s.

  7:30.6–7:33.0 (2.4 s) · shot 6239

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  Close-up of a mountain goat's head outdoors among trees, mid-20th century.

  7:33.0–7:34.3 (1.3 s) · shot 6240

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  Animal behind metal bars in a zoo enclosure, 1940s vintage film.

  7:34.3–7:36.5 (2.2 s) · shot 6241

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  Small sailboat sailing across a calm body of water near a shore, 1940s.

  7:36.5–7:39.8 (3.3 s) · shot 6242

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  Motorboat cruising across open water with American flags flying, mid-20th century.

  7:39.8–7:42.7 (2.9 s) · shot 6243

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  Large passenger ferry boat traveling on water near wooded shore, 1940s.

  7:42.7–7:46.6 (3.9 s) · shot 6244

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  Speedboats racing on a lake with spectators watching from boats, 1940s.

  7:46.6–7:49.7 (3.1 s) · shot 6245

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  People on a sailboat watching speedboats racing across the water, mid-20th century.

  7:49.7–7:53.0 (3.3 s) · shot 6246

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  Cabin cruiser boat moving across a lake near a distant shore, 1940s.

  7:53.0–7:57.5 (4.5 s) · shot 6247

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  Calm river flowing through a lush green forest with reflections, mid-20th century.

  7:57.5–8:01.1 (3.7 s) · shot 6248

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  Man with horse on canal towpath, 1940s film style

  8:01.1–8:06.0 (4.8 s) · shot 6249

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  Canal Clipper boat filled with passengers cruising, 1940s film style

  8:06.0–8:08.8 (2.8 s) · shot 6250

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  Canal scene with boats and buildings on shore, 1940s film style

  8:08.8–8:11.7 (2.9 s) · shot 6251

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  Architectural dome of a large building seen through arch, 1940s film style

  8:11.7–8:15.8 (4.1 s) · shot 6252

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  Twin domes of a historic European-style cathedral, 1940s film style

  8:15.8–8:19.0 (3.2 s) · shot 6253

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  Detailed Gothic cathedral exterior facade with large windows, 1940s film style

  8:19.0–8:22.7 (3.6 s) · shot 6254

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  Interior view of cathedral with glowing stained-glass windows, 1940s film style

  8:22.7–8:25.5 (2.9 s) · shot 6255

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  Historic European street lined with traditional buildings, 1940s film style

  8:25.5–8:29.0 (3.4 s) · shot 6256

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  Crowd of people walking briskly on city street, 1940s film style

  8:29.0–8:35.1 (6.2 s) · shot 6257

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  Pedestrians walking down a busy downtown sidewalk, 1940s film style

  8:35.1–8:37.5 (2.4 s) · shot 6258

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  Modern white building and bus on city street, 1940s film style

  8:37.5–8:41.8 (4.3 s) · shot 6259

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  Airplane propeller and fuselage in flight over landscape, 1940s film style

  8:41.8–8:45.9 (4.1 s) · shot 6260

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  Classic car driving past the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, 1940s film style

  8:45.9–8:50.9 (5.0 s) · shot 6261

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  Streamlined diesel locomotive traveling fast on tracks, 1940s film style

  8:50.9–8:52.5 (1.6 s) · shot 6262

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  Steam locomotive pulling passenger cars with thick smoke, 1940s film style

  8:52.5–8:54.2 (1.7 s) · shot 6263

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  US Capitol dome seen from train crossing a bridge, 1940s film style

  8:54.2–8:58.7 (4.5 s) · shot 6264

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  Tourists boarding a sightseeing bus, 1940s film style

  8:58.7–9:03.8 (5.1 s) · shot 6265

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  People walking up the large steps of a monument, 1940s film style

  9:03.8–9:09.0 (5.2 s) · shot 6266

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  Exterior stairs of US Capitol crowded with visitors, 1940s film style

  9:09.0–9:11.8 (2.8 s) · shot 6267

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  Wide lawn leading to the US Capitol building, 1940s film style

  9:11.8–9:16.2 (4.4 s) · shot 6268

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  US Capitol building viewed across a wide green lawn, 1940s film style

  9:16.2–9:18.6 (2.4 s) · shot 6269

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  Close-up view of the US Capitol dome and columns, 1940s film style

  9:18.6–9:21.1 (2.5 s) · shot 6270

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  Low angle shot of the US Capitol dome and flag, 1940s film style

  9:21.1–9:25.2 (4.1 s) · shot 6271

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  Detailed view of the top of the US Capitol dome, 1940s film style

  9:25.2–9:31.0 (5.8 s) · shot 6272

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  US Capitol dome building against dark background, historical documentary footage.

  9:31.0–9:41.5 (10.5 s) · shot 6273

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  The End title card on rolled parchment with copyright 1946 by Byron text.

  9:41.5–9:47.5 (6.0 s) · shot 6274

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  Very dark, barely visible The End title card fading out.

  9:47.5–9:52.5 (5.0 s) · shot 6275