Today in History - May 21 https://t.co/sASWvJaaXZ On May 21, 1796, attorney and statesman Reverdy Johnson was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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Quote of the Day: "We are all gifted. That is our inheritance." - Ethel Waters
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Happy Friday! The vibrant colors of this 1900 map of what was then Alexandria County, Virginia caught our eye! Most of this area was renamed to Arlington County in 1920. Zoom in to see the names of landowners here: https://t.co/AK7mCn23oR https://t.co/t0UvexJ7tH Happy Friday!…
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She might’ve been allowed to leave Monticello, but Harriet Hemings couldn’t live under her real name under the risk of being re-enslaved by her own father, Thomas Jefferson. #DCHistory #VAHistory https://t.co/uy5Hjc4YV5 She might’ve been allowed to leave Monticello, but Harr…
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Takoma Park has quite the town mascot, and one that was not universally loved. Like it or not, Roscoe the Rooster would waltz around town as he pleased to the chagrin of residents and Animal Control alike. #MDHistory https://t.co/F9S2RPqXPj Takoma Park has quite the town mas…
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In her long lifespan, Dolley Madison experienced the highs and lows of life as one of the First Ladies. Even in her death, she garnered massive crowds wishing to pay their respects. #DCHistory #VAHistory https://t.co/lNC4UJrBJr In her long lifespan, Dolley Madison experience…
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Visiting DC for the first time, Zuni Ihamana We’wha was taken to numerous social gatherings. The portrayal of their visit and culture, however, reflected Native stereotypes by white writers and audiences. #DCHistory https://t.co/MqJmNbhbi9 Visiting DC for the first time, Zun…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) May 20, 2022