February 3 marks the commemoration of the Four Chaplains, who made a heroic sacrifice during the Second World War and among whom includes Washington-raised Rabbi Alexander Goode. #DCHistory https://t.co/4EHPdbf49I February 3 marks the commemoration of the Four Chaplains, who…
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Following the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act and Geary Act, the number of Chinese immigrants saw a marked increase. This boom revitalized Chinatown on H Street; the neighborhood became a place of cultural celebration, political organization, and bustling business enterp…
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Did you know that the Chinatown we know today was not the first in DC? The District’s original Chinatown was on Pennsylvania Avenue, near Capitol Hill. The neighborhood was threatened with destruction by the creation of Federal Triangle and further development of the Mall. …
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In 1888, the Washington Nationals (sort of) began the annual trend of Baseball players heading south for Spring Training. #DCHistory #MDHistory https://t.co/mNTJMA7oBz In 1888, the Washington Nationals (sort of) began the annual trend of Baseball players heading south for Sp…
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Dumbarton Bridge, a.k.a. “Buffalo Bridge, is adorned with 56 replicate sculptures modeled on Kicking Bear, an Oglala Lakota. A man who spent his entire life fighting European settlement. #DCHistory https://t.co/qATEXWrGXT Dumbarton Bridge, a.k.a. “Buffalo Bridge, is adorned …
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D.C. was home to the "Father of American Viticulture," John Adlum. The quality of his wine was so stunning that even Thomas Jefferson gave his presidential recognition for Adlum's craft. #DCHistory https://t.co/VxFrRn7VB1 D.C. was home to the "Father of American Viticulture,…
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Who Needs Pi? via NASA https://t.co/eVVcnblGfU https://t.co/NFE3CvxRqU
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