In honor of the anniversary of the end of WWII, we look back at a hero from the DMV, that of Virginia Hall. Despite losing her leg in a hunting accident, Hall went on to be an important spy in France, first for the British, then the Americans. https://t.co/O1GdldPraZ In hono…
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#OTD 77 years ago, WWII— the world’s deadliest conflict— came to an official end with the Japanese surrender after the dropping of the atomic bomb. The majority of the planning for these bombs occurred in a two-room office in DC. https://t.co/OGWjb0qRch #OTD 77 years ago, WW…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Aug 14, 2022
In 1832, a cholera epidemic rocked the District. In misunderstanding how the illness operated, physicians inaccurately believed alcohol was often to blame, prompting a ban on the drink. https://t.co/bZVxaobQji In 1832, a cholera epidemic rocked the District. In misunderstand…
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Early 1900s postcard of Georgetown University's iconic Healy Hall, completed in 1882. https://t.co/GI75bTUk3j Early 1900s postcard of Georgetown University's iconic Healy Hall, completed in 1882. https://t.co/GI75bTUk3j — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) Aug 14, 2022
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In May 1969, rock history was made at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. Led Zeppelin and The Who played a concert at the MD venue when both bands were rising stars. This was the only time the bands rocked the same stage. https://t.co/yzl8Z5ZfN3 In May 1969, roc…
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Today in History - August 14 https://t.co/th4jAQRkSN On August 14, 1848, Congress created the Oregon Territory, an area encompassing present-day Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and parts of western Montana and Wyoming. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for …
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#DYK the Octagon House on 18th St and NY Ave NW only has 6 sides, not 8? But that isn’t the only oddity the historic home boosts. It is also said to be the site of multiple hauntings of the paranormal variety. https://t.co/0BSHTV3kdM #DYK the Octagon House on 18th St and NY …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Aug 13, 2022