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Office of Civilian Defense workers help protect nation's capital. Ever on the alert during patrol, the air raid warden is first to the scene of any action in his sector. Using a wall as a shield from the intense heat, these wardens operate a stirrup pump in extinguishing an incendiary fire during a
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Credit lineOffice of Civilian Defense workers help protect nation's capital. Ever on the alert during patrol, the air raid warden is first to the scene of any action in his sector. Using a wall as a shield from . 1943-01-01. United States. Office Of War Information, Smith, Roger. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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