Today in History - May 22 https://t.co/uDVi7UDjCN On May 22, 1802, the first of first ladies, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died of a severe fever. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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Quote of the Day: "It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference." - Tom Brokaw
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Blanche Bruce became the first Black man to ever be elected to the Senate, and gained support from even his staunchest rivals. His career, however, was not unmarked by controversy and mixed reviews. #DCHistory https://t.co/MRI8vwIw6l Blanche Bruce became the first Black man …
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DC boasted numerous local bakeries in the early 20th century, and competition was stiff. What they didn’t know was that their downfall came from their own product in a new form: sliced bread. #DCHistory https://t.co/Mx1V0sLM9N DC boasted numerous local bakeries in the early …
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Bert Shepard lost his leg during WWII, but never gave up on his dream to play major league baseball, but something else nagged at him all those years: who had saved him when his plane crashed in the first place? #DCHistory https://t.co/Zi75calNHx Bert Shepard lost his leg du…
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Turning the Tidal Basin into a safe beach took thousands of dollars and years of petitions. And when it opened, only white residents were permitted to enjoy it. #DCHistory https://t.co/gsjzlyqNfv Turning the Tidal Basin into a safe beach took thousands of dollars and years o…
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After completing the first Atlantic flight from New York to Paris, everyone wondered where Charles Lindbergh would stop upon his return. Luckily for DC, the pilot had chosen the capital as his first stop. #DCHistory https://t.co/Zb4rpo0hko After completing the first Atlantic…
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