Vintage Stock Footage
1945 Washington DC
170 clips filmed in Washington DC between 1943 and 1948, from 1 source reel, 5 to 27 seconds long. These clips are licensed through Pond5; Stockfilm does not hold direct-license masters for this set yet.
Licensed through Pond5 · no direct-license masters for this set yet
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1946: large airplane with four propellers moves down the landing strip
1943: the lincoln memorial in front of beautiful ocean on cool and dreary day.
1946: flowers everywhere. garden full of flowers
1946: an old fashioned black small car remaining parked under the tree
1946: military proving grounds airplane test flyby highspeed officers below
1946: pilots and officers walking and talking at military installation
1946: water flowing quickly down different level cliffs filling into larger body
1946: old women taking rest on park bench at national park preservation site.
1946: woman stands in front of an impressive towering building while people walk
1946: male golfer demonstrates his special skills and technique while teeing off
1946: distinguished travelers disembark from flight on propeller airplane
1946: policeman is walking toward the camera with building in the back
1946: panoramic view of lake with mountains and trees on the horizon
1946: middle aged man in penn state sweatshirt poses on dock
1948: bear sitting and observing in a caged area with rocky background
1948: several whitetail bucks, doe, and fawns walking around on a paved area
1948: mother and her two children sitting on a park bench on a windy day.
1948: monkeys in a large enclosure performing stunts like riding a tricycle
1948: father and children enjoying the day together, sitting on a park bench.
1943: memoir with inscription washington dc 1943, and picture of flower
1943: sculpted head of man on stone or cement fence in front of stone or cement
1943: the capitol, two black swans floating in small body of water
1943: partly open pink water lily rises above ruffled and round green leaves
1943: beautiful small water pond, covered in blooming lily pads
170 of these clips are licensed through a partner marketplace. Search 1945 Washington DC on Pond5 or on Shutterstock, or request specific footage.
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 170 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people64
- trees60
- nature49
- water48
- walking45
- post-war america35
- park33
- building32
- tourism30
- family29
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 17191942-1943 / washington dc,baltimore
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1945 Washington DC footage is available?
170 clips of home movie footage filmed in Washington DC between 1943 and 1948, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, trees, nature, water and walking.
What format was 1945 Washington DC footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
None yet. All 170 clips on this page are licensed through Pond5; each clip page links to its Pond5 listing.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1719. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1945 Washington DC stock footage commercially?
Yes, through Pond5. Open any clip on this page for its Pond5 listing and license terms. Contact Stockfilm if you need a direct-license shortlist for this location and year.
Where can I download 1945 Washington DC archival footage?
Open a clip page and follow its Pond5 link; Pond5 delivers the download after purchase.