Sea Story: Triumph Over Prejudice - Building Montford Point Camp
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TV-PG, 01-Jun-2022
"Building Montford Point" recounts the transformation and construction of Montford Point, featuring vivid descriptions of the landscape and infrastructure developments including paving roads, erecting Quonset huts, and establishing essential facilities amidst ongoing construction.
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