Today in History - November 12 https://t.co/agwmzMTZ8c On November 12, 1815, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, spokesperson for the rights of women, was born in Johnstown, New York. Continue reading. Pioneering panoramic map artist Albert Ruger died on November 12, 1899, in Akron, Oh…
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Quote of the Day: "It is better to rust out than wear out." - Edwin Markham
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The body of world-renowned pianist turned Polish Prime Minister Jan Paderewski was supposed to remain at #ArlingtonNationalCemetery for a short time before it would be returned to Poland, but it ended up resting there for more than half a century. https://t.co/7UASCbU9sA The…
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In honor of George Washington's 200th birthday in 1932, Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, VA threw a celebration where many of the attendees wore family heirloom period clothing. https://t.co/k7sEum3z0X #VAHistory In honor of George Washington's 200th birthday in 1932, Gadsby's…
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This vibrant commercial map depicts many of the railroad lines that traversed the US and eastern Canada in 1855. Get a better look: https://t.co/BjiW8mfyV1 https://t.co/Dhkj8p0F2x This vibrant commercial map depicts many of the railroad lines that traversed the US and eastern…
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When a strangely dressed British musician arrived in the U.S. for the first time at Dulles International Airport in 1971, he was held up at customs for several hours. His name? David Bowie. https://t.co/y826WjCDQH #DCHistory When a strangely dressed British musician arrived …
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J. Wilmer "Bill" Morris (1889-1955) was a seafood merchant who opened the New England Raw Bar on the SW waterfront in the 1920s. He later opened the Packard, Plymouth, and Cadillac restaurants. This matchcover is from the Plymouth, in the same block as the Casino Royal night…
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