On September 12, 1940, seven men met in DC's Shoreham Hotel with a briefcase full of Britain’s military secrets. They weren’t trying to defeat the Allies, though - they were in the States to get U.S. support for building new military technology. #DCHistory …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) May 8, 2022
Today in History - May 8 https://t.co/qIXzptzl40 On May 8, 1846, General Zachary Taylor defeated a detachment of the Mexican army in a two-day battle at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. Continue reading. Dr. John S. Pemberton, a pharmacist and inventor of patent medicines,…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) May 8, 2022
We tweeted earlier about the birth of the DC Improv - its fame led to a late-night performance by none other than Robin Williams #OTD in 1996. His audience the next night, however, was a bit more formal. #DCHistory https://t.co/Ym2mScWMnv We tweeted earlier about the birth o…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) May 7, 2022
Marathons take place in almost every major city today, and garner thousands of runners into their races. The original ‘marathon mania’ in DC attracted thousands of spectators and over 100 runners! #DCHistory https://t.co/c32RaDsdAd Marathons take place in almost every major …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) May 7, 2022
As the comedy boom spread throughout DC in the late 1980s, the birth of the DC Improv led to numerous famous comedians taking the stage in the city. 30 years later, the club continues to thrive. #DCHistory https://t.co/C5KeuoCeN8 As the comedy boom spread throughout DC in th…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) May 7, 2022
1930s Art Deco matchbook cover from the restaurant at the Kennedy-Warren Apartments in Cleveland Park. @ClevePkHistory @OldTimeDC https://t.co/q0e3Hv5YJJ 1930s Art Deco matchbook cover from the restaurant at the Kennedy-Warren Apartments in Cleveland Park. @ClevePkHistory @Old…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) May 7, 2022
Happy birthday, Joseph Cannon! The Illinois representative had pushed legislation that would have DC residents pay for half of the then-new National Zoo. As a result, writers at The Washington Post had a few snarky ideas on how to thank him. #DCHistory https://t.co/tmdptUzdao …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) May 7, 2022