In 1994, the Lincoln Theatre reopened for the first time in over 25 years. Its reopening, one local resident said, was the "key to the renaissance of U Street.” #DCHistory https://t.co/5ZbeYc5Or0 In 1994, the Lincoln Theatre reopened for the first time in over 25 years. Its …
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“Aint he the buttin-est sheep you ever saw?” In the 1910's, two herds of sheep were brought in to Washington, D.C. and grazed amongst the nation's most treasured monuments. #DCHistory https://t.co/f4L3R03DwY “Aint he the buttin-est sheep you ever saw?” In the 1910's, two her…
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Frank Kameny was D.C.'s most influential gay activist in the 1970s. And in 1971, he became the first openly gay congressional candidate from Washington D.C. #DCHistory https://t.co/hnPj4MQ27O Frank Kameny was D.C.'s most influential gay activist in the 1970s. And in 1971, he…
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Today marks the anniversary of a little known event during the Second World War: the heroic sacrifice of four military chaplains who led soldiers and civilians to safety after a German U-boat torpedoed the SS Dorchester. #DCHistory #FourChaplainsDay https://t.co/4EHPdbf49I T…
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Take a look at this beauty of a map! Bought by Millard Fillmore on his travels around Europe after his presidency, it is a postal and travel map of Germany and the neighboring countries made in 1855. Take a closer look here: https://t.co/mIHB3DGUTp https://t.co/rGZt9ARH0b Tak…
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In 1969, nine persons broke into the offices of Dow Chemical, doused the furniture with blood, and heaved company papers out of a broken window. The culprits? Roman Catholics, dressed in clerical collars and black button-ups. #DCHistory https://t.co/esQiv9A5Jm In 1969, nine …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 3, 2022