Who’s footing the bill to restore the ruby slippers

Name: Who’s footing the bill to restore the ruby slippers
Uploaded: 2016-10-24T23:31:42Z
Duration: P166S
Description: In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, Judy Garland’s iconic ruby slippers from “The Wizard of OZ” are one of the most popular attractions at the National Museum of American History. But since their debut on the yellow brick road, the glittering, sequined shoes have faded and degraded while on display. In order to restore them, the museum launched a crowdfunding campaign.

Clip: 10/24/2016 | 2m 46s

In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, Judy Garland’s iconic ruby slippers from “The Wizard of OZ” are one of the most popular attractions at the National Museum of American History. But since their debut on the yellow brick road, the glittering, sequined shoes have faded and degraded while on display. In order to restore them, the museum launched a crowdfunding campaign.

Aired: 10/24/16

Rating: NR

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