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WEB ORIGINALS: Blair County the Second World War

by: Darby Sparks

Posted: Jun 5, 2019 / 05:24 PM EDT

Updated: Sep 3, 2019 / 05:41 PM EDT

by: Darby Sparks

Posted: Jun 5, 2019 / 05:24 PM EDT

Updated: Sep 3, 2019 / 05:41 PM EDT

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Central Pennsylvania played a pivotal role during WWII.

Specifically Blair County, where the nation counted on local men and women to manufacture railroad parts.

WTAJ’s Darby Sparks on local contribution to the Second World War.

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