The Washington Monument has decorated the D.C. skyline for over a century, and visitors since 1888 have had the opportunity to visit it, both outside and inside. The journey to its opening, though, was less than smooth. #DCHistory https://t.co/keDfi9iHvp The Washington Monum…
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Malcolm X’s influence on the civil rights movement brought him to D.C. on many occasions. However, in 1961, an event he spoke at in the Uline Arena attracted a surprising and suspicious audience member. #DCHistory https://t.co/tCvosgpocb Malcolm X’s influence on the civil ri…
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Byron Sunderland’s thoughts on Washington D.C. in the mid-19th century remind us of the capital’s rocky (or rather swampy) beginnings as a city. His thoughts also show the growth the city’s had since then. #DCHistory https://t.co/6kNbF7b5FK Byron Sunderland’s thoughts on Was…
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Happy President’s Day! While the holiday is a celebration of the first US President, George Washington’s birthday, the long weekend has become ubiquitous with car sales and family outings. 📷: Postcard from local dealership Ourisman Chevrolet, General Ephemera Collection, E06…
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Happy Presidents Day from Streets of Washington! (early 20th century postcards from @MountVernon) https://t.co/ZW1HRNkBcu Happy Presidents Day from Streets of Washington! (early 20th century postcards from @MountVernon) https://t.co/ZW1HRNkBcu — Streets of Washington (@Stree…
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The dedication of the Washington Monument 138 years ago meant celebrating its completion as a symbol of the nation. Why were reports coming in less than 30 years after that it was already falling apart? #DCHistory https://t.co/jTuwRZva0w The dedication of the Washington Monu…
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Quote of the Day: "Ideas shape the course of history." - John Maynard Keynes
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