During World War II, the Washington Senators could no longer hold their spring training camp in Florida, and instead held it at the University of Maryland, College Park (which was decidedly less glamorous). https://t.co/mNTJMA7oBz During World War II, the Washington Senators…
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Did you know that there was once a plan for an innovative domed football stadium in the District, with plans lead by former Washington Commanders coach George Preston Marshall, in 1936? https://t.co/sgSff2Eish Did you know that there was once a plan for an innovative domed f…
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Today in History - July 24 https://t.co/BMkKr1X6mB Completing a treacherous thousand-mile exodus, an ill and exhausted Brigham Young and fellow members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints arrived in Utah's Great Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Continue rea…
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The last issue of the Washington Evening Star graced the doorsteps of Washingtonians on August 7, 1981. The newspaper, which operated from 1852 to 1981, captured the highs and lows of Washington D.C. https://t.co/GK9sQXMErQ The last issue of the Washington Evening Star grace…
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Dr. Anna J Cooper was a legendary educator in Washington D.C. She encouraged Black students to pursue education, paying particular attention to young Black women, who she encouraged to pursue whatever they set their minds to. https://t.co/4vNiS5nXVD Dr. Anna J Cooper was a l…
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Julia Child, a woman who many look up to for her cooking expertise, actually got her start in Washington D.C. where she was part of intelligence during World War II. https://t.co/34wu2MPkK8 Julia Child, a woman who many look up to for her cooking expertise, actually got her …
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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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