The Know-Nothing Party in 1857 hired street gang members to disrupt the election process in Washington D.C., and violence quickly unfolded across the city. #DCHistory https://t.co/wdPGsDvX0g The Know-Nothing Party in 1857 hired street gang members to disrupt the election pro…
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“The most brilliant woman of her day. None outshone her.” Considered one of the ‘belles’ of Washington society, Kate Chase’s influence around the city could not be contained, even by First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. #DCHistory https://t.co/Ggrt6WvOi8 “The most brilliant woman o…
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After their hearing president resigned, the students of Gallaudet University were determined to see a deaf president in office, even if it meant protesting for over a week. #DCHistory #OTD https://t.co/0YiR3pdyRH After their hearing president resigned, the students of Gallau…
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Launching to Study Pulsating Aurora via NASA https://t.co/zXcxpigmiZ https://t.co/Evb2eqlUTr
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Wolf Trap National Park’s status as a cultural and green space venue has quite the history, and the workers completing construction even received tickets for events of their choice under the tight deadline to open. #DCHistory #VAHistory #MDHistory https://t.co/6JWfx4l6P1 Wol…
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Start off your week with a new blog post for #WomensHistoryMonth about Ellen Eliza Fitz, the inventor of a new type of globe mount for teaching students about the movements of the Earth and Sun! Read the post here: https://t.co/cmKCxs8gmf https://t.co/mtlQdPflsm Start off you…
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While today the town lies in ruins, Matildaville was to be a vibrant hub on an expansive trans-national trade route. What happened to this Virginia town, which was conceived by none other than George Washington? #DCHistory https://t.co/5PrwfNO5kD While today the town lies in…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Mar 6, 2022