Quote of the Day: "There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that raises us above ourselves." - Robert Quillen
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 30, 2022
Today is “National Camera Day.” To celebrate the massive advancements made by the camera in the last 200 years, we look back at the early days of photography and the rivalry it spawned between 2 DC photographers: Brady and Gardner. https://t.co/OHLyNURXKj Today is “National …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 30, 2022
Did you know the GW Parkway was one of the first modern highways (paved and intended for cars) in the US? Driving the Parkway was meant to be an experience as seen with the many pull-off points to look out over the Potomac and city beyond. https://t.co/NUvm4oymJx Did you kno…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 29, 2022
Turquoise Plumes in the Large Magellanic Cloud via NASA https://t.co/RdMd6ouByY https://t.co/FDKYHt9UMD
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 29, 2022
This 1901 map shows salmon canneries along the coast from California, Oregon, and Washington to BC and Alaska. It lists the names and locations of canneries, annual aggregates, and catch totals by year. Check it out: https://t.co/rXHPtHGqT5 https://t.co/ckMQWXt02o This 1901 m…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 29, 2022
In Dec 1910, a ceremony was held at the NW corner of Lafayette Park to christen the statue of Revolutionary War hero Friedrich Wilhelm Von Steuben. After President Taft gave a speech, daughter Helen pulled the chord unveiling the statue. Corcoran mansion seen in the backgrou…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 29, 2022
A duel gone right? When John Randolph and Henry Clay met on the VA side of the Potomac for a duel (Randolph insulted Clay), both men saw the futility of their actions, choosing to part on good terms. https://t.co/HsljDPJgWt A duel gone right? When John Randolph and Henry Cla…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jun 29, 2022