“Films Incorporated Presentation”, Eastman Color, Red Fade, “City Out Of Wilderness”, 1974

“A pictorial history of Washington D.C. through old prints, daguerreotypes and photographs as well as contemporary footage to depict the turbulent history the U.S. capital and the building of the Capitol.”

“Washington: City Out of Wilderness is the definitive history of our nation’s capital city. Originally produced for the 1976 Bicentennial. Nominated for an Academy Award, this classic film utilizes old prints and photographs from the Society’s archives, as well as footage of historic DC events such as Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech. Winner of the prestigious Cine Golden Eagle Award.”