The Fabulous Country

Duration: 0:32:00

Year Published: 1947

Creator: Films Inc | Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: A journey back into history follows the United States' unprecedented growth and expansion from the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, through the Civil War, the Gold Rush and the golden spike of the first transcontinental railroad, to the year of 1876 and the centennial celebration in Philadelphia. The drama of the past is replayed through old prints and period graphics, interspersed with live-action scenes of today. Assesses the influence of transportation and industry on the development of our nation and examines the results of our rush to change. Narrated by Chet Huntley and Walter Brennan.

Complete Record: , A journey back into history follows the United States' unprecedented growth and expansion from the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, through the Civil War, the Gold Rush and the golden spike of the first transcontinental railroad, to the year of 1876 and the centennial celebration in Philadelphia. The drama of the past is replayed through old prints and period graphics, interspersed with live-action scenes of today. Assesses the influence of transportation and industry on the development of our nation and examines the results of our rush to change. Narrated by Chet Huntley and Walter Brennan.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.