Will America Declare War? 1917

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Will America Declare War?

United States of America.

A sailor & a naval officer assist US President Woodrow Wilson (wearing shiny top hat); along with 2 women and a few other men; to leave small boat. A US Army soldier in FG; with back to cam; takes off his hat to ladies as they disembark;...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73337
Sort Number:
ON 136 A
Time in/Out:
01:54:04:00 / 01:54:46:00
Canister:
ON 136 A
Film ID:
1918.47
Issue Date:
1917

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