Presidents have been given a number of honors and gifts throughout American history. But among the most notable? Giant wheels of cheese. 🧀 #DCHistory https://t.co/dyapZBT9QD Presidents have been given a number of honors and gifts throughout American history. But among the mo…
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NASA Astronaut Breaks American Space Record via NASA https://t.co/OSAywdwjpa https://t.co/q6PagHmPNS
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The real-life "Smokey the Bear," housed at the National Zoo in 1950, was the embodiment of a fire safety public awareness campaign that started during World War II. #DCHistory https://t.co/FZoAIMA9Yf The real-life "Smokey the Bear," housed at the National Zoo in 1950, was th…
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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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