Films at the National Archives in December Washington, DC . . . In December, the National Archives and Records Administration presents film screenings of archival films from World War II and a documentary on George Washington.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Free parking is available at the National Archives at College Park. The theater at the downtown National Archives Building is equipped with a system that allows the hearing-impaired to use a set of headphones, or neck loop and a small receiver, to enhance the volume of the public address system. Visitors may request these devices in the projection booth. The Home Front During the Second World War, the U.S. Government produced numerous short incentive films aimed at Americans on the homefront. Often made with the cooperation of the Hollywood studios, the films were designed to persuade Americans to take a more active role in the war effort and proved to be effective motivational tools.