While attacking D.C. in 1814, one British soldier found time to take in the sight and form his opinion of the city. Among them: "The President's house...was remarkable for nothing except the absence of taste exhibited in its structure." #DCHistory https://t.co/MBLVElXCGB Whi…
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As the British invaded D.C. in 1814, the best D.C. residents could hope for was an end to the flames burning their city. What they got instead was a tornado. #DCHistory https://t.co/ajdSw7MHwS As the British invaded D.C. in 1814, the best D.C. residents could hope for was an…
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Taking a Selfie on the Red Planet via NASA https://t.co/opRUssrT3R https://t.co/wa2xB49e3b
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After the British invaded D.C. in 1814 and burned the Senate's wing of the Capitol building, Blodgett’s Hotel was used as a temporary convening site for U.S. Senators—otherwise known as the tavern down the street. #DCHistory https://t.co/oKedI20UCm After the British invaded …
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In February 1925, D.C.'s Tidal Basin Beach closed down for good. #DCHistory #TidalBasin https://t.co/gsjzlyqNfv In February 1925, D.C.'s Tidal Basin Beach closed down for good. #DCHistory #TidalBasin https://t.co/gsjzlyqNfv — Boundary Stones (@BoundaryStones) Feb 18, 2022
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In 1911, Maryland's Black community of 250,000 was ready for a fight when state Senator W. Mitchell Digges attempted to deprive them of their right to vote. #MDHistory https://t.co/GZun2rlSRl In 1911, Maryland's Black community of 250,000 was ready for a fight when state Sen…
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D.C.'s Octagon House, built in the 18th century, housed one of the wealthiest Virginians at the time. And, according to local stories, is also the home of ghosts. #DCHistory #OctagonHouse https://t.co/0BSHTV3kdM D.C.'s Octagon House, built in the 18th century, housed one of …
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