St. Aloysius Catholic Church, at North Capitol and I Streets NW, was designed by Benedetto Sestini and built in 1859. It is believed to be the oldest church building in the city that hasn't been extensively modified or rebuilt. Early 20th century postcard. …
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Today in History - November 14 https://t.co/SGHJtpCs81 On November 14, 1732, the Library Company of Philadelphia signed a contract with its first librarian. Continue reading. American composer Aaron Copland was born on November 14, 1900, in Brooklyn, New York. Continue read…
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Quote of the Day: "The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up." - Paul Valery
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Soon after Samuel Walker joined the D.C. police force in the mid 1880s, word got out that he had been collecting incriminating information on members of Congress to use as blackmail. https://t.co/3JxJpdZBKE #DCHistory Soon after Samuel Walker joined the D.C. police force in …
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The Army Air Force Band played their last performance at the Press Club in #WashingtonDC many months after their bandleader Glenn Miller had disappeared over the English Channel. https://t.co/ZeZNPOcbRW The Army Air Force Band played their last performance at the Press Club …
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Matchbook cover from the elegant Alban Towers apartment building, designed in a Gothic Revival style by Robert O. Scholz. It was built in 1929 at the intersection of Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW across from the National Cathedral. https://t.co/IpZEiANLQO Matchbook co…
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Today in History - November 13 https://t.co/liGRTO7Vu5 General Richard Montgomery led American troops in the capture of Montreal on November 13, 1775. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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