LOCMaps: Enjoy a more recent map to end the week. This map produced by the CIA in 2008 depicts European dependence on Russian gas imports. Take a look: https://t.co/Cdt05R3pb1 https://t.co/Uo9mwXAPpj Enjoy a more recent map to end the week. This map produced by the CIA in 2…
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BoundaryStones: While shopping malls are rapidly becoming a thing of the past, Arlington's Ballston Common was once considered extremely innovative in its design and use of space. https://t.co/6d2x9o9DQ3 #VAHistory While shopping malls are rapidly becoming a thing of the pas…
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StreetsOfDC: In 1919, William R. Teunis (1891-1954) and his brother Jack (1893-1980) opened Teunis Brothers Opticians. Brothers Ralph, Alfred, and George all eventually joined the firm as well. Main office was in the Calomiris Building at 1108 16th St NW. This postcard touts…
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Today in History - October 22 https://t.co/pJ7qz3cMUv The Metropolitan Opera House (the Met), then located on Broadway at 39th Street in New York City, opened on October 22, 1883, with a performance of Charles Gounod's Faust. Continue reading. Click here to search Today i…
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Quote of the Day: "Of all human activities, man's listening to God is the supreme act of his reasoning and will." - Pope Paul VI
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StreetsOfDC: Congress investigated an attack on the Capitol 200 years ago. It didn’t go well. https://t.co/dmP69laqCq Congress investigated an attack on the Capitol 200 years ago. It didn’t go well. https://t.co/dmP69laqCq — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) Oct 22, 2021
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BoundaryStones: In one of the most memorable photos from the Vietnam War era, 17-year-old Jan Rose Kasmir stands in front of armed soldiers while holding a chrysanthemum. However, Kasmir didn't know about the photograph until years later. https://t.co/VPjBFuwOxR #DCHistory I…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 21, 2021