The Dumbarton Bridge is pretty recognizable with its large buffalo statues at either end. The faces on the arches of the bridge are famous too because of the man they’re modeled after. #DCHistory https://t.co/qATEXWrGXT The Dumbarton Bridge is pretty recognizable with its la…
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After Pierre Charles L’Enfant was relieved of his duties in building the new capital city, many wondered how to finish the project without him. Luckily, Benjamin Banneker was there to help. #DCHistory https://t.co/sBNhrPLLiC After Pierre Charles L’Enfant was relieved of his …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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