Today in History - November 6 https://t.co/Q07hAdj1DR On November 6, 1861, Jefferson Davis, who had been elected president of the Provisional Government of the Confederacy on February 9, 1861—as a compromise between moderates and radicals—was confirmed by the voters for a fu…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 6, 2021
Quote of the Day: "Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better." - Albert Camus
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Particles From the Sun Produce Light Show on Earth via NASA https://t.co/GnsqLmCia6 https://t.co/imzJL8RjFj
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District Grocery Stores was a cooperative of some 300 independent grocery stores that pooled their resources to buy stock collectively at reduced prices. The group lasted 50 years, from 1922 to 1972. https://t.co/8tr4JwhOQx District Grocery Stores was a cooperative of some 300…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 6, 2021
This 1606 map of Morocco features a pictorial view of Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, a Spanish fortress which remains under Spanish control today. Take a closer look here: https://t.co/2nQ5UOfzh9 https://t.co/gwDZPyzYij This 1606 map of Morocco features a pictorial view of Peñó…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 5, 2021
The DC Library's Go-Go collection began in 2012 as an archive for all things related to the homegrown genre, from interview transcripts to artifacts like drum sticks from the Back-Yard Band. https://t.co/mrF7TbXA7x #DCHistory The DC Library's Go-Go collection began in 2012 a…
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The Saturday forecast is perfect for a walking tour! ⛅️ If you prefer to experience DC on foot, register today for our @WashingtonWalks and DC History Center tour of Mount Vernon Square. Register TODAY for the Nov. 6 tour starting at 11:00 am. @MVTCID https://t.co/44iHbz3HJv T…
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