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History Detectives | Propaganda Leaflet, Tiffany Window & Spanish Civil War Eulogy | PBS

Duration: 55:10 (Full Program)
Program: History Detectives #901
Broadcast Date: Jun. 28, 2011

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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