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Elizabeth Black was a Pittsburgh artist who sketched charcoal portraits of American soldiers across Europe during World War II. Through detailed searches, detective work and the kindness of volunteer genealogists and other researchers, WQED in Pittsburgh is working to find the soldiers and/or their survivors. The film features encounters with both amazed and appreciative families.

Watch • 28:50
Finding Elizabeth's Soldiers
Finding Elizabeth's Soldiers
Discover the story of Elizabeth Black, who sketched portraits of soldiers during WWII.
Special: 28:50
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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