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United Press International Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09740.012 Author/Creator: United Press International Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 5 April 1968 Pagination: 1 telephoto ; 20.5 x 25.7 cm. Order a Copy

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 5, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts an aerial view of buildings on fire in Washington D.C. Wire transfer information states that the smoke rising was located on 13th Street.

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