Spring training looked (and felt) a little different for the Senators during WWII, mainly because teams weren’t allowed to travel to fair-weathered Florida. #DCHistory #MDHistory https://t.co/mNTJMA7oBz Spring training looked (and felt) a little different for the Senators du…
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Frances Few’s diary gives us an insight into how prominent families rang in the new year in 1809, along with her opinion on the city’s politics. #DCHistory https://t.co/qVA6grnwWo Frances Few’s diary gives us an insight into how prominent families rang in the new year in 180…
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The high amounts of tuberculosis cases in D.C. warranted a new facility to be built for treatment. By 1937, the new facility at Glenn Dale was ready to admit its first patients. #DCHistory #MDHistory https://t.co/tMNhoWKpfF The high amounts of tuberculosis cases in D.C. warr…
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The Smithsonian Folklife Festival of 1967 featured music, dancing, and much more, all under the Washington sun on the National Mall. Its success carries into today, with the festival being held annually. #DCHistory https://t.co/LLXquWU49c The Smithsonian Folklife Festival of…
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After years being left in disrepair, the restoration efforts at the Lincoln Theater were no small task. However, those determined to bring it back to life couldn’t be stopped. #DCHistory https://t.co/5ZbeYc5Or0 After years being left in disrepair, the restoration efforts at …
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Marian Campbell Gouvernuer’s New York background definitely influenced her first impressions of Washington D.C. back in 1845. She described the city at length in her memoir. #DCHistory https://t.co/9SuJSxDFly Marian Campbell Gouvernuer’s New York background definitely influe…
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Ned McLean had control of one of D.C.’s most power papers. His decision to cover up bribes led to his downfall, and the decimation of the Post’s reputation. #DCHistory https://t.co/jUmYXX5kT9 Ned McLean had control of one of D.C.’s most power papers. His decision to cover up…
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