Many travelers to Washington, from Mark Twain to Charles Dickens, have frequently viewed the District in a negative light. According to one Englishman, when "arrived at the city, you are struck with its grotesque appearance." Why all the hate? #DCHistory https://t.co/QxjYtwHj8H…
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George Burns was one of the first residents of D.C., and an incredibly difficult neighbor. George Washington even referred to him as "the obstinate Mr. Burns." #DCHistory https://t.co/a8MxAZLglO George Burns was one of the first residents of D.C., and an incredibly difficult…
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Register here: https://t.co/AVNJhWIgbM 📷: Statehood Day 51 Star Flag, Josephine Butler 1974 Campaign Flyer, Julius Hobson 1971 Campaign Brouchure, D.C. Councilmember Hilda Mason at local anti-draft rally in Lafayette Park, 1980 (Photos Courtesy DC Public Library). …
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During his session at the DC History Conference, Tim Kumfer will discuss the legacy of Statehood activism and its connection to Black Power and the New Left via the DC Statehood Party, formed in 1971.Join Friday, April 1 at 10:30 am to hear more! During his session at the D…
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In recent years, the push for DC Statehood has been reinvigorated by the fight for racial justice. In recent years, the push for DC Statehood has been reinvigorated by the fight for racial justice. — DC History Center (@DCHistory) Mar 28, 2022
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Today in History - March 28 https://t.co/et8jncvYct Brewing magnate August Anheuser Busch Jr. was born March 28, 1899, in St. Louis, Missouri. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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Quote of the Day: "Everything that is beautiful and noble is the product of reason and calculation." - Charles Baudelaire
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