https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/1683f6f9-b7d1-4b93-b975-a19e4a33d621 This 1946 color travelogue of Washington, D.C. "Invitation to the Nation" was (judging from the lack of traffic) shot during WWII and released in 1946 by the Byron organization. Created by the Greater National Capital Committee of the Washington Board of Trade, the film shows the many tourist sights of the District of Columbia and its environs, including Mount Vernon. Some of the iconic places in the film include the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Arlington, downtown Washington D.C. with bustling traffic, pedestrians and PCC trolley cars, the Masonic Memorial, the White House, the Capitol Building, the Navy Department, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Post Office, Treasury Department, National Archives, Smithsonian Institution, Folger Library, Cochrane Art Gallery, National Gallery of Art, Ford's Theater, Peterson House, Tudor Place, Convention Center and Armory, Rock Creek Park, National Theater, National Zoo, Potomac River, C&O Canal, National Cathedral, National Airport, Bus Depot, Fairfax Street in Alexandria, and more. 0:39 - 1:27: At Mount Vernon, writing invitations and hosting guests, always ensuring hospitality. 1:27 - 1:40: Nights without guests meant early nights. 1:40 - 2:06: Morning routines at Mount Vernon, planning the day before heading to Alexandria. 2:06 - 2:20: Christ Church and its historical significance. 2:20 - 2:48: Martha's son planning Arlington House, now Arlington Cemetery. 2:48 - 3:13: Vigil at Arlington Cemetery and Major Pierre L'Enfant's grave. 3:13 - 3:27: Memorial Bridge and memorials to illustrious successors. 3:27 - 4:01: Washington, D.C. memorials and famous vistas, including Pennsylvania Avenue. 4:01 - 4:21: The Capitol Building and its significance for governance. 4:21 - 4:34: Nearby Library of Congress and Supreme Court. 4:34 - 4:46: Newly elected presidents' journey to the White House every four years. 4:46 - 5:16: The president's role and various government departments. 5:16 - 5:29: Preservation of sacred documents at the National Archives. 5:29 - 5:44: Cultural attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library, Cochran Art Gallery, and National Gallery of Art. 5:44 - 6:03: Smithsonian Institution and other historic spots like Peterson House. 6:03 - 6:22: Statuary, floral displays, and tree-lined avenues. 6:22 - 6:38: Embassies and legations in Washington, fostering international friendship. 6:38 - 6:55: National conventions and world-famous hotels in Washington. 6:55 - 7:09: Entertainment and shopping in Washington. 7:09 - 7:37: Residents find efficient transit systems and beautiful parks. 7:37 - 7:53: Zoo and animals within Washington. 7:53 - 8:15: Recreational activities like boating on the Potomac and Presidents Cup Regatta. 8:15 - 8:26: Old canal organized to make Washington a trade center. 8:26 - 8:45: Washington as a melting pot of creeds and worship. 8:45 - 9:00: Alexandria's blend of historical and modern significance. 9:00 - 9:14: Various ways people travel to Washington. 9:14 - 9:36: Visitors of all backgrounds flock to Washington, assured of hospitality. 9:36 - 9:54: Washington as the seat of government and democracy, welcoming all. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. We collect, scan and preserve 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have films you'd like to have scanned or donate to Periscope Film, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the link below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD and 2k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfpCqMocDyk Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:33:55 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/1683f6f9-b7d1-4b93-b975-a19e4a33d621 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.