BoundaryStones: How did the United States Naval Research Laboratory come into being? The original idea can be traced back to none other than Thomas Edison. https://t.co/Mv53C57mtB #DCHistory How did the United States Naval Research Laboratory come into being? The original id…
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LOCMaps: Have a look at this map from 1864 which highlights a few of the Mid-Atlantic States. An inset in the upper left of the map includes an illustration of Fortress Monroe in Virginia. Explore the map here: https://t.co/Z7AiWA2syl https://t.co/L6zxAbRVpf Have a look at …
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BoundaryStones: In the early 20th century, Mary Church Terrell gave a speech about her experiences and struggles as a Black woman in the city that was then called "The Colored Man's Paradise." https://t.co/J6SlVRu4hE #DCHistory #BlackHistory In the early 20th century, Mary C…
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Today in History - October 18 https://t.co/hiFo22YwM1 On October 18, 1898, American troops fighting in the Spanish-American War raised the United States flag in Puerto Rico formalizing U.S. control of the former Spanish colony. Continue reading. Click here to search Today …
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StreetsOfDC: Dining at the Centennial https://t.co/qFE7vsxkcY via @restohisto Dining at the Centennial https://t.co/qFE7vsxkcY via @restohisto — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) Oct 18, 2021
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Quote of the Day: "To be free is to have achieved your life." - Tennessee Williams
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BoundaryStones: On January 28, 1962, D.C. saw its last Capital Transit streetcar. https://t.co/3ORy7sU2eb #DCHistory On January 28, 1962, D.C. saw its last Capital Transit streetcar. https://t.co/3ORy7sU2eb #DCHistory — Boundary Stones (@BoundaryStones) Oct 17, 2021
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