Georgian brick buildings, quiet tree shaded streets, and the old Farmers Market along with modern manufacturing plants such as ACF Electronics, U.S. and Electronics Corporation are shown. Historic scenes such as the sign of the Tavern where George Washington recruited his first command, exterior sign and interior scenes of Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary shop established in 1792, Christ Church built in 1773, and the Carlyle House completed in 1753. Just outside Alexandria is George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, interior scenes of the house and exterior scenes of the gardens. Shows the final resting place of George Washington at Mount Vernon.
An aerial view of the Pentagon, a sign that reads U.S. Army Fort Myer, another that reads Fort Belvoir depict the military presence in this area of Viginia. A street scene of Alexandria in the 1950's. Shows the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce members with heads bowed in prayer. Each meeting is opened with a prayer. Scenes of Civic and Military leaders meetings. Shows Temple Village, a 1950's trailer or mobile home park that helps alleviate the shortage of affordable housing for military families. Shows Little League baseball field, a ladies luncheon, a sailboat race, and a dance at the Soldier's Lounge. Activities at the Reserve Training Center.
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