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A man in a dark suit and bowler hat stands on the stone steps of a grand building in Washington DC, holding papers and turning to look back. He is joined by others in period attire as they ascend and descend the wide staircase. The building features classical columns and a sign identifying it as the Smithsonian Institution. Shot on 8mm film in 1960, this archival footage captures a moment of everyday life outside a national landmark, with natural lighting and the characteristic grain of vintage home movie footage.
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