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The Powers of Congress
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The Powers of Congress

Jan 1, 1947
0h 10m
★ 0.0

Overview

Mr. Williams drops off to sleep for a few minutes to find himself confronted with a world in which Congress has been suspended and federal authority dissolved.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Coronet Films

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