While police chief John Layton ordered officers to only use non-lethal force during the 1968 riots, it could not contain the momentum already gained in the wake of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination. #DCHistory https://t.co/BVSy7JaQ23 While police chief John Layton order…
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The Charles Cafe was located in the heart of Columbia Heights in the 1930s and 1940s, at the intersection of Park Road and 14th Street NW. https://t.co/5StDhyDQBF The Charles Cafe was located in the heart of Columbia Heights in the 1930s and 1940s, at the intersection of Park …
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In a similar approach he took to his military duties, General Douglas MacArthur 'commanded' American Olympians to victory in 1928, including an interesting choice with the American flag. #DCHistory https://t.co/sCcsaAKdGT In a similar approach he took to his military duties,…
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Cold as (Dry) Ice via NASA https://t.co/OjGvYNgPf4 https://t.co/m6zuJsVbwC
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With the signing of the Rehabilitation Act at a stand-still, activists across the country, including in DC, began month-long protests to secure their rights. #DCHistory https://t.co/jyK9WQDAh2 With the signing of the Rehabilitation Act at a stand-still, activists across the …
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Still in operation today, this map showcases the route of the Long Island Railroad as it was in the late 19th century. Have a look: https://t.co/oHdn2wwZnA https://t.co/gYPM85cpqZ Still in operation today, this map showcases the route of the Long Island Railroad as it was in …
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Photographing DC throughout the mid-1980s and 90s, Michael Horsley’s work captured people, places, and memories of the city as he saw it on-foot. #DCHistory https://t.co/zycb5OiltG Photographing DC throughout the mid-1980s and 90s, Michael Horsley’s work captured people, pla…
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