You might have wandered about Statuary Hall and seen the statues representing all fifty states and the District, but did you know that the District's statue of Frederick Douglass was not allowed to stand in that hall until 2013? https://t.co/sHnP78zc2w You might have wandere…
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Wildflowers in Bloom at Kennedy Space Center via NASA https://t.co/KxHfTakE9f https://t.co/xvhJ3QWcXd
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The American War Mothers, founded in 1917, became a force for advocacy and support of veterans. An early HQ was at 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW, but in 1956 the organization acquired this house at 2615 Woodley Place NW as its new national HQ. https://t.co/phvhbpjK8R The American …
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On August 3, 1923, Calvin Coolidge officially became President of the United States after Warren G. Harding passed away. Due to the sudden change, the Willard Hotel temporarily served as the White House while the actual White House was being prepared. https://t.co/xbi3icU15L …
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Edward Feiner, first chief architect for the U.S. government, dies at 75 https://t.co/AePGCTj39K Edward Feiner, first chief architect for the U.S. government, dies at 75 https://t.co/AePGCTj39K — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) Aug 3, 2022
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Today in History - August 3 https://t.co/ZkAjNrohdt On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set out on his first voyage to what came to be known as the New World. Continue reading, Calvin Coolidge took the presidential oath of office on August 3, 1923, after the unexpecte…
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You may heard of Rin Tin Tin and Toto, but have you heard of Laddie Boy? Laddie Boy was former president Warren G. Harding's beloved dog and the first ever pet to hold the title of First Dog. https://t.co/yVePqG4Zeo You may heard of Rin Tin Tin and Toto, but have you heard o…
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