Work Begins on Washington
Drawings show early versions of the White House and The Capitol. A detail of a painting show George Washington participating in the laying of the Capitol's cornerstone. Drawing shows African American slaves, whose labor was used in building Washington D.C.'s landmarks.
| Identifier | CLIP-18821 |
| Duration | 40 sec |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Date | 1792 |
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