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As the country prepared for World War II, the nation's capital became a focal point of activity. Washington residents witnessed the local population nearly double in a few short years, as a mostly female work force descended on the city, while its male population was sent off to combat in Europe and the Pacific. Washingtonians planted victory gardens, ran scrap drives, and suffered the effects of severe rationing along with the rest of the nation, while military personnel manned antiaircraft batteries around the city. New government agencies were created and existing ones expanded dramatically-most doubled their workforce and constructed hundreds of temporary facilities on the Mall and throughout the city. Washington also witnessed the construction of the largest office building in the world, the Pentagon, which was completed in just 16 months. Washington, D.C.: The World War II Years captures nearly 200 fascinating images from this era. These archival photographs chronicle the beginning stages of war preparation, little known civic defense organizations, VE and VJ celebratory parades, and the overall spirit of the continually persevering capital city.
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About the Author
This is the latest of nearly a dozen Arcadia titles for author Paul K. Williams, a former Pentagon Air Force contract employee. Williams is currently the proprietor of Kelsey & Associates, a Washington architectural preservation firm.
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- PublisherArcadia Publishing
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0738516368
- ISBN 13 9780738516363
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages128
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