"Today" Monthly News Reports, 1957–1968

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"Today" Monthly News Reports, 1957–1968

1957-1968

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/612925

This series consists of film news reports that focus primarily on African modernization, nation - building, self-help, and U.S. aid projects. The remainder of the films depict U.S. policies regarding Africa and other parts of the world, and American life, culture, equality of opportunity, and freedom of choice.

561 film reels

eng, Latn

National Archives at College Park

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SNAC Resource ID: 11672475

National Archives at College Park

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