This 1856 map by Charles Wilkes offers an incredibly detailed view of wind directions and magnitudes across the world's oceans and routes for circumnavigating the globe! Take a closer look here: https://t.co/51auxi95o1 https://t.co/5msMjfkSgm This 1856 map by Charles Wilkes o…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 19, 2021
While we're all familiar with "Monopoly", the game was actually almost identical to Maryland stenographer Elizabeth Magie's "The Landlord's Game" from 1904. https://t.co/rtIVB5gCpg #MDHistory #VAHistory While we're all familiar with "Monopoly", the game was actually almost i…
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Matchcover from the Chinese Treasure Island restaurant at 1625 K St NW, circa 1945. The restaurant was in a new office bldg that had been built in 1941. Before then, 1625 K had been the address of the "Little Green House on K Street," connected with the 1920s Teapot Dome sca…
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Today in History - November 19 https://t.co/wPHRKZIFMY On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a short speech at the close of ceremonies dedicating the battlefield cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in Histor…
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Quote of the Day: "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." - Victor Hugo
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There are multiple origin stories for the Gun Barrel Fence at the corner of P and 28th streets, including one connected to John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry. https://t.co/8wJb2K8Lgs #DCHistory There are multiple origin stories for the Gun Barrel Fence at the corner of P an…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 19, 2021
The "Song for Washington" contest was held in 1951 in hopes of choosing an anthem for the District. Technically, the winner was Jimmie Dodd's tune "Washington," but no formal decision was ever reached. https://t.co/SzvR5HTJI6 #DCHistory The "Song for Washington" contest was …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 18, 2021