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Synopsis: The Mississippi River plays an essential role as the main artery for a vast inland river navigation and commerce system moving raw materials and finished goods by river barge and ocean freighters from the heart of America to and from countries around the world. The Army Corp of Engineers maintains this incredible system of waterways. Aerial view of the many industrial plants and ports along the river. Excellent story of the work of the Army Corp of Engineers.
Scenes include packet boat, paddlewheel riverboat, river showboat, churning paddlewheel, tugboat, barge traffic, navigation locks, dredger at work, river bank construction revetment operation, recreation boats. |
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Information: 1963 15 min BW |
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