The opening of the Library of Congress building in 1897 meant moving all of their collections from the Capitol to their new location. Those tasked with the move came up with some interesting solutions to make the move efficient. #DCHistory https://t.co/cSbIw6vlw8 The opening…
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This survey of Japan from the Edo period was based on measurements made by Ino Tadataka, a Japanese cartographer, while traveling throughout the country over many years. View the sheets here: https://t.co/2dA9Ps9nb9 https://t.co/CQHDob40ZU This survey of Japan from the Edo pe…
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Streetcars cross paths at the southern end of Thomas Circle in 1961. View is of 14th Street NW facing south from the circle. the grand old Portland Apartments building still stands on the right. https://t.co/SksJSJ2fpS Streetcars cross paths at the southern end of Thomas Circl…
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First Rays of an Orbital Sunrise via NASA https://t.co/QUTuo89T30 https://t.co/xU6NFkyIo7
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While we wish Charles Dickens “Happy Birthday!”, his thoughts on the capital city make us think he wouldn’t be eager to visit from beyond the grave for a birthday celebration. #DCHistory https://t.co/F1kPv8mC4w While we wish Charles Dickens “Happy Birthday!”, his thoughts on…
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When Bob Marley performed at the US Naval Academy in 1973, hardly any of the midshipmen were interested in his music. In fact, the crowd was so unimpressed that Marley and the Wailers were dumped from their gig as an opening act. #DCHistory #BobMarley https://t.co/HfCbupjuNQ …
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In 1957, Queen Elizabeth II came to America to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown in Virginia. But before she left, she made sure to visit her first ever American grocery store in D.C. #DCHistory #MDHistory #VAHistory https://t.co/iznR9hQ3ea In 19…
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