On July 23, 1942, a friendly music battle between jazz musicians Louis Armstrong and Charlie Barnet at Griffith Stadium ended after crowds continuously surged onto the baseball diamond, resulting in minor injuries. https://t.co/34wu2MPkK8 On July 23, 1942, a friendly music b…
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A magnificent statue to Ulysses S. Grant stands in front of Union Square, memorializing not just the general but also the sculpture artist who gave his life to making sure the monument was perfect: Henry Shrady. https://t.co/aw6bJLbGf5 A magnificent statue to Ulysses S. Gran…
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Today in History - July 23 https://t.co/D5NBbWirXc On July 23, 1904, according to some accounts, Charles E. Menches conceived the idea of filling a pastry cone with two scoops of ice cream and thereby invented the ice cream cone. Continue reading. Roman Catholic Cardinal J…
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Pierre L'Enfant, known for designing the city we know as Washington D.C., was actually a nightmare to work with. His unwillingness to compromise led him to eventually getting fired. https://t.co/j7AjG4S8YE Pierre L'Enfant, known for designing the city we know as Washington D…
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Have you ever wondered what life was like during the WWII rationing period in the U.S.? This well-researched historical fiction piece follows the life of a middle-aged white mother and her two children as they face the realities of a wartime economy. https://t.co/7lWKJ5R609 …
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Founded in 1976, GALA Hispanic Theatre is the National Center of Hispanic Performing Arts and has presented the diverse cultures of Latin America and Spain on the stage for decades. https://t.co/5yLcLWbayy Founded in 1976, GALA Hispanic Theatre is the National Center of Hisp…
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Have a look at this early map of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, published in Paris in the late 18th century. The area was dominated by the French at the time, as Louisiana did not join the United States until the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Check it out: https://t.co/9IlxKl4nR1 …
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