Quote of the Day: "You can never plan the future by the past." - Edmund Burke
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Quote of the Day: "You can never plan the future by the past." - Edmund Burke
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 28, 2022
Famous singer Marian Anderson tried to perform at Constitution Hall that generally prohibited Black performers and only admitted white audiences, but was met with resistance. She also had the support of many in her resilience to perform. #DCHistory https://t.co/RluNK0D5XQ Fa…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 27, 2022
D.C.’s had its fair share of scandals, but the most intense ones usually happen on TV or in movies. However, #OTD in 1859, congressman Daniel E. Sickles shocked the city with a vicious crime: murder. #DCHistory https://t.co/x8hedeDZ8W D.C.’s had its fair share of scandals, b…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 27, 2022
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…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 27, 2022
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 …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 27, 2022
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