In 1940, Arlington created its first professional police and fire departments. In those days, officers didn't have two-way radios, nor was there a dispatcher located in Arlington. And the sirens? They'd freeze in the wintertime. #ArlingtonVA #VAHistory https://t.co/EnOlNLR5cG …
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Today in History - February 1 https://t.co/FCpVRkjssu Poet and writer Langston Hughes, famous for his elucidations of black American life in his poems, stories, autobiographies, and histories, was born in Joplin, Missouri, on February 1, 1902. Continue reading. Victor Herbe…
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Lightness of Being: Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia and Her Crew via NASA https://t.co/ieMuixdmPO https://t.co/VGBdYzhCR9
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Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. On this day in 1960, the first sit-in demonstrations began in Greensboro, NC. Arlington, VA also had sit-in protesters—resulting in countless integrated stores in the region. #VAHistory #blackhistorymonth https://t.co/t5zLbTuLpv…
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Before he became a Dodger, Jackie Robinson used to play for the DC Senators. Even though his games included players who were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Robinson nevertheless remained the main attraction. #DCHistory #JackieRobinson https://t.co/vFZnlDsMfl Before…
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On this day, the Heurich Brewery closed in Washington, D.C., leading to a drought of homegrown breweries for decades. But after scoring historical records, one local brewer was able to recreate a DELICIOUS Heurich recipe. #DCHistory https://t.co/SQBtbU6lWs On this day, the H…
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Pete Seeger was one of America's most daring musicians. Interweaving social causes into his music and life's work, he frequently stirred up drama across the nation and even came close to imprisonment after being indicted by Congress. #DCHistory #PeteSeeger …
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