Exhibit 25: 1968 Retrospective The year 1968 established itself as pivotal in U.S. and international history.  Forty years later, we look back at key scenes from that turbulent year...
	Exhibit 24: Country Music Icons: Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton For 50 years, Porter Wagoner made a name for himself not only as a singer and flashy dresser, but especially as an ambassador for country music....
	Exhibit 23: Hippies Many Baby Boomers challenged social conventions as they grew to young adulthood. The long-haired hippie has become an icon of this turbulent era....
	Exhibit 22: Queen Elizabeth II This year marks the 80th birthday of England’s Queen Elizabeth II. In honor of the occasion, WPA reflects on her early life and reign...
	Exhibit 21: Contemporary International Footage WPA has expanded its collections with new contemporary footage from Asia and South America. From ancient landmarks to unique new sights, from lovely scenics to festive ceremonies...
	Exhibit 20: Martial Arts Pow! Bang! Wham! Martial arts material is the newest addition to the WPA Film Library. This unique collection features raw footage of diverse techniques and styles.
	Exhibit 19: The Supreme Court The retirement of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has brought increased attention to make-up of the Supreme Court. WPA’s collection includes extensive footage of some Senate confirmation hearings, as well as historic footage of past Justices.
	Exhibit 18: 1950s: Blast From the Past What decade epitomizes the words “Nuclear Family”? The 1950s is the answer. According to stereotypes (though the truth was more complex), the husband worked, the wife stayed home and the kids went happily to school. Time travel back with WPA and enjoy scenes from a simpler era.
	Exhibit 17: Watergate After years of speculation, "Deep Throat" has made himself known. But the best source of Watergate hearings footage is no secret at all. It's the WPA Film Library.
	Exhibit 16: Las Vegas What place has neon, gambling and showgirls in the middle of a desert? The answer: Las Vegas! Take a look at Sin City’s humble beginnings and how it has evolved into a multi-billion dollar business drawing millions of people to its slots and tables every year.
	Exhibit 15: Exclusive Celebrity Footage New to the WPA Film Library: exclusive celebrity scenes ranging from the 1920s to the 1990s. Enjoy the star-gazing!
	Exhibit 14: 1929 Stock Market Crash & Great Depression Black Thursday heralded one of the worst economic periods in American history: the Great Depression. Drastic steps were taken to stabilize a collapsed economy and revitalize a demoralized society. After years of difficulty, unemployment recovery programs put people back to work. Take a look back at this troubled time and America’s road to recovery.
	Exhibit 13: A Tour of Greece The 2004 Olympic Games have brought worldwide attention to Athens. Let WPA take you beyond the Olympic celebrations to discover Greece. From the roots of classical civilization through vintage travelogues and up to contemporary scenics, the WPA Film Library offers footage that showcases the unique variety of Greece.
	Exhibit 12: Apollo 11 On July 20, 1969, President John F. Kennedy’s plan to put a man on the moon became a reality when Neil Armstrong walked on the lunar surface for the first time. Take a look back at this historic event and how it shaped the future of space exploration.
	Exhibit 11: 1944: D-Day and Beyond Looking back, historians say victory was by no means guaranteed. The battles were costly, and millions of lives were lost. But the Allies made great strides toward the ultimate defeat of the Axis powers. It was a year of turning points.
	Exhibit 10: Makeovers, Diets and Fitness Today’s media continually hypes ideas about health and beauty, from carb-counting to “extreme makeovers” to triathlons. But our obsession with looking good is not new. Take a look back at some humorous archival attempts to stay fit and beautiful.
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