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History Detectives
Propaganda Leaflet,Tiffany Window & Spanish Civil War Eulogy
Season 9
Episode 2
In this episode, Wes Cowan decodes the message and strategy behind a U.S. World War II propaganda leaflet. Researching a family heirloom, a watercolor, leads Gwen Wright to Tiffany stained glass, and opportunity for early 20th century women. And a touching eulogy unites a nephew and a son of two American soldiers who fought in the Spanish Civil War.
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