Quote of the Day: "The thermometer of success is merely the jealousy of the malcontents." - Salvador Dali
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 24, 2021
In his 1978 mayoral campaign, Marion Barry tried to link his opponents, Sterling Tucker and Walter Washington, in voters' minds, calling them "Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum." https://t.co/RZaz18UkwD #DCHistory In his 1978 mayoral campaign, Marion Barry tried to link his oppone…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 24, 2021
In the late 1800s, tightly laced corsets were all the rage, and the Evening Star even reported, "During hours of exertion, reasonable tight lacing is fitted to increase mental and physical activity." https://t.co/RAqBKg4KVN #DCHistory In the late 1800s, tightly laced corsets…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 23, 2021
Visit the DC History Center Store and buy DC-related stocking stuffers galore! Items from our Retro Collection and Never More Collection are available in-store and online. Click here to shop: https://t.co/z0GQPMjTVa https://t.co/NB9LwTNAeT Visit the DC History Center Store an…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 23, 2021
Have a good laugh at this 1934 Alaska Steamship Company map, "suggesting some of the most interesting features of the Territory!" How many bears do you see? Zoom in closer here: https://t.co/fGg7WD4Uqw https://t.co/qFrt6iY1XI Have a good laugh at this 1934 Alaska Steamship Co…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 23, 2021
Stay Tuned for DART! via NASA https://t.co/mkzqrvycSg https://t.co/OMnctJSOtK
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 23, 2021
Postcard from the Maryland Club Gardens, a nightclub and resort located a short ways from the D.C. line at 6100 Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights. It was open from 1934 to 1954, complete with swimming pool and gambling casino. It is now the Oakcrest Community Center. …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 23, 2021