{"product_id":"washington-dc-paul-k-williams-9780738516363","title":"Washington D.C.: The World War II Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe valiant story of the nation's capital facing the challenges of World War II told in over 200 rare, historical images that bring the past to life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the country prepared for World War II, the nation's capital took center stage. Washington residents witnessed the local population nearly double in a few short years, as a mostly female work force descended on the city, while its male population was sent off to combat in Europe and the Pacific. Washingtonians planted victory gardens, ran scrap drives, and suffered the effects of severe rationing along with the rest of the nation, while military personnel manned anti aircraft batteries around the city. New government agencies were created and existing ones expanded dramatically-most doubled their workforce and constructed hundreds of temporary facilities on the Mall and throughout the city. Washington also witnessed the construction of the largest office building in the world, the Pentagon, which was completed in just 16 months. Washington, D.C.: The World War II Years captures nearly 200 fascinating images from this era. These archival photographs chronicle the beginning stages of war preparation, little known civic defense organizations, VE and VJ celebratory parades, and the overall spirit of the continually persevering capital city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul K. Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0738516368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780738516363\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcadia Publishing (SC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/13\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.24h x 6.54w x 0.38d","brand":"Paul K. Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43981143703807,"sku":"9780738516363","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_59496b36-fdd9-44c6-8946-602070b1c2c4.jpg?v=1683253897","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/washington-dc-paul-k-williams-9780738516363","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}