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Devastating Midwest Flood

Historic flooding hits the Midwest. The industrial section of Kansas City burns while its streets are under water. Footage shows floating debris, passengers in boats swept by the swirling current, semi-submerged buildings. Volunteers and National Guardsmen carry children and possessions across flooded streets.



IdentifierCLIP-16047
Duration38 sec
GenreDocumentary
Date1951
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