World War I caused major industrial spikes throughout the country. Alexandria, VA wanted to make its own mark with a shipyard and government contracts to build new steel ships. It didn’t go well. #VAHistory https://t.co/66PIsunUrN World War I caused major industrial spikes t…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 27, 2022
Early postcard views of the Roman Catholic Shrine of the Sacred Heart, just off 16th St at Park Rd NW. Designed by Frederick V. Murphy, founder of the Architecture School at Catholic Univ, and completed in 1922. Decorated with colored stone from the John J. Early studio. …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 27, 2022
Famous country singer Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash were excited to perform for President Nixon. The only problem was that Nixon didn’t seem to know a lot about country music, landing him in some hot water with the press. #DCHistory https://t.co/AXMrH8LRoR Famous…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 26, 2022
Turning Old Town Alexandria into the area we know today caused major rifts within the community, with historic buildings threatened with demolition at stake. #VAHistory https://t.co/Ok5hmxFK6t Turning Old Town Alexandria into the area we know today caused major rifts within …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 26, 2022
Do you know the ‘official’ song for Washington D.C.? Listen for yourself, and compare your reaction to Washingtonians who listened to it right as it debuted: #DCHistory https://t.co/SzvR5HTJI6 Do you know the ‘official’ song for Washington D.C.? Listen for yourself, and comp…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 26, 2022
The Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987 brought the AIDS epidemic to the front door of D.C., and would use powerful demonstration to make their voices heard. #DCHistory https://t.co/9kPJh72U9x The Second National March on Washington for Les…
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Matchbook cover from Fuller & d'Albert, Inc. https://t.co/SVTbiEfEcE Matchbook cover from Fuller & d'Albert, Inc. https://t.co/SVTbiEfEcE — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) Feb 26, 2022
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