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Washington, D.C. the Capital City (1922)

1922 · Newsreel · 7 min

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WASHINGTON, D.C. THE CAPITAL CITY Produced: 1922 Description The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Washington is the political center of our national government. It is the home of the President and other officials elected by the people. Its site on the east bank of the Potomac was chosen by George Washington in 1791.” Artistic representation of plan of Federal Triangle. “Extending eastward from the Potomac River is the Mall.” Plan repeated with titles successively added for ‘Lincoln Memorial,’ ‘Washington Monument,’ ‘The Capitol,’ ‘Pennsylvania Avenue,’ ‘The White House.’ “Washington as the capital city was the dream of Washington and Jefferson. Major L’Enfant made the plan for the city. This plan has been cut in the stone of L’Enfant’s tomb.” Tomb of Major Charles L’ Enfant - close-up of plan engraved on stone. “Washington’s headquarters while surveying the capital’s site in 1791.” Old Stone House with basement shop and sign, ‘3049, H. Elmer Griffin, Painter.’ “The Capitol is at the center of Washington. It stands on a hill overlooking the city.” Capitol building as seen from the Mall. “It has been called ‘the most imposing building on earth.’ Its white dome is surmounted by a bronze figure of Freedom, 300 feet above the street.” Capitol dome. “The House of Representatives is in the south wing of the Capitol.” “The Senate is in the north wing.” “In the Senate the Vice-President presides.” Empty Senate chamber. “On March…

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