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NEW YORK-1947: Women in matching black blazers, skirts, and hats march in unison across a paved lot, their synchronized steps suggesting a military or civil defense drill. Shot on 8mm film, the footage captures the period's formal attire and disciplined movement, with bare trees and a house in the background under a pale sky. The grainy, slightly faded quality and visible film edge enhance its authentic vintage feel, offering a rare glimpse of organized women's groups during the post-war era.
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