Homefront: World War II In Washington - 8 p.m. on PBS 26 - Dorothy Height Featured

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Homefront: World War II in Washington
Premieres Sunday, December 2 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26
Government girls, victory gardens, war bond rallies and top-secret missions — WETA TV 26 explores life in the Washington area during the war years in its new production Homefront: World War II in Washington. The two-hour local special will document the history of the war years throughout Virginia, Maryland and D.C., showcasing the stories of area residents, including memories of shared tragedy and sacrifice, accounts of deployment and homecoming, and tales of community endeavors to support the war effort.


Tonight's episode: Local civil rights advocate Dorothy Height describes living and working ina segregated Washington, D.C., in this special, which looks at life in the area during the war years.