Today in History - May 29 https://t.co/d0vZWbMKrJ Patrick Henry was born on May 29, 1736, in Studley, Virginia. He was a brilliant orator and an influential leader in the Revolutionary opposition to British government. Continue reading. On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became th…
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Quote of the Day: "It is an ironic habit of human beings to run faster when we have lost our way." - Rollo May
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For Memorial Day weekend, here are several vintage postcards from Ocean City, Maryland. https://t.co/tBxu146eO7 For Memorial Day weekend, here are several vintage postcards from Ocean City, Maryland. https://t.co/tBxu146eO7 — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) May 28, 2022
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Today in History - May 27 https://t.co/lowcVtYhP2 On May 27, 1937, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was opened to the public for the first time for "Pedestrian Day," marking the start of the weeklong "Golden Gate Bridge Fiesta" held to celebrate its completion. Continue re…
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Learn more about our division's recent acquisition of 18th and 19th century tiny pocket globes in the Library's blog today—"Pocket Globes: The Whole World in Your Hand" here: https://t.co/0MGUupmThr https://t.co/hh67YP2I6o Learn more about our division's recent acquisition of…
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📷: Photo by Christopher Budny https://t.co/mpirHsUQzf 📷: Photo by Christopher Budny https://t.co/mpirHsUQzf — DC History Center (@DCHistory) May 27, 2022
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Did you know the decorative wrought iron in the National Cathedral is handcrafted? Check out Stephanie Rufino’s article in the spring 2022 issue of Washington History to learn more about Samuel Yellin’s work and how it challenged machine-made products in the Great Depression…
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