Congratulations to all who have participated in creating this powerful documentary and doing the work to preserve these stories, places, and communities. And thank you most importantly to all the residents for so generously sharing their memories. Congratulations to all who…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 18, 2022
We are at @dcpl for the premiere of this brilliant documentary followed by a panel discussion with residents and the films’ creators. https://t.co/W3xp38MmtB We are at @dcpl for the premiere of this brilliant documentary followed by a panel discussion with residents and the fi…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 18, 2022
We can thank a huge storm for saving much of historic DC. As the British were in the process of taking the District in 1814 and setting many important buildings ablaze, a massive rain storm swept through the city, putting out most of the fires. https://t.co/ajdSw7MHwS We can…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 18, 2022
Following the burning of DC by the British in 1814, Congress was forced to move into a local Tavern after the Capitol building suffered extensive fire damage. For 5 years, Congress sat in session at Blodgett’s Hotel. https://t.co/oKedI20UCm Following the burning of DC by the…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 18, 2022
Hindsight is 20/20! When the Beatles performed their first live US performance at the Washington Coliseum in 1964, the owner of the venue was skeptical that the band would bring in enough fans. https://t.co/OHoENN2zjJ Hindsight is 20/20! When the Beatles performed their firs…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 18, 2022
From New England to DC: https://t.co/g2dmHlXXta From New England to DC: https://t.co/g2dmHlXXta — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) Jun 18, 2022
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 18, 2022
Today in History - June 18 https://t.co/uUyAmdzOl1 On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812. Continue reading. James Montgomery Flagg, creator of the famous illustration of Uncle Sa…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 18, 2022