Bystanders to major events often help to re-construct the event they witnessed. In these three cases, they remind us of the danger each U.S. president faces in office: assassination. #DCHistory https://t.co/ShFOTpWKRA Bystanders to major events often help to re-construct the…
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Naming an animal at the National Zoo these days lets people get involved in the fun. In 1891, the Washington Post had their own suggestion for the new vultures welcomed to the Zoo. #DCHistory https://t.co/tmdptUQO1W Naming an animal at the National Zoo these days lets people…
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1866 stereoview of old State Dept building at 15th and Pa Ave NW, one of four matching executive office buildings designed by architect George Hadfield that originally flanked the White House. State vacated this building in Nov 1866 to make way for completing the Treasury Bl…
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Interested in how maps changed over time and shaped perceptions of the world? This Story Map illustrates the changes in influential world maps and highlights major shifts in perspectives of the world. Learn more here: https://t.co/T0tHIPYdfO https://t.co/W2pPXuX4YF Interested…
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For the anniversary of their appearance at the “Ed Sullivan Show,” we’ve got Beatles fever. Their show at the Coliseum two days later had some interesting highlights, including supporting acts and funky souvenirs. #DCHistory https://t.co/TQfE9eqfM7 For the anniversary of the…
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Mark Vande Hei's Window to the World via NASA https://t.co/d9UxDTfXPM https://t.co/G9zWiHx99Q
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The Lincoln Memorial is a staple to D.C. tourism, but what if the tribute to the 16th president took on a different look? Perhaps one a bit more, “colossal”? #DCHistory https://t.co/6ZvrkvQ0PP The Lincoln Memorial is a staple to D.C. tourism, but what if the tribute to the 1…
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