The 1920s is known for many things, but a lesser known fact was the way the Klu Klux Klan left their mark on the radio scene in Washington D.C. For a short period of time before their membership dropped, their bigoted thoughts surfed the airwaves. https://t.co/Kp8CCxO6uK The…
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Today in History - August 2 https://t.co/4uebJkCGMO Novelist, essayist, and playwright James Baldwin was born in August 2, 1924, in New York City. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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Quote of the Day: "If you count all your assets you always show a profit." - Wilson Mizner
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This map of Jamaica from the 1680s lists all sorts of island features and locations. Have a look: https://t.co/un05G4XeOg https://t.co/sWH3R059XH This map of Jamaica from the 1680s lists all sorts of island features and locations. Have a look: https://t.co/un05G4XeOg …
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Did you know that the Old Ebbitt Grill almost closed down for good in 1970? It was rescued by Stuart Davidson and John Laytham, owners of Clyde's in Georgetown, who originally just wanted the beer stein collection but came away with a new restaurant. https://t.co/qVbsKpo0MN …
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Go-Go music is D.C.'s pride and joy and the band Rare Essence exemplifies that up and downs of the genre, as well as its importance to D.C. as a whole. https://t.co/9IsJYbDRUe Go-Go music is D.C.'s pride and joy and the band Rare Essence exemplifies that up and downs of the …
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Happy #mapmonstermonday. Check out all of the sea monsters on this 1572 second ed. Carta marina by Olaus Magnus. It is considered is one of the earliest accurate depictions of the Scandinavian peninsula. Which monster is your favorite: https://t.co/tukA8lem00 …
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