1918 brought many things, the end of World War I and the beginning of the Spanish Flu epidemic, which raged through D.C. as the city expanded rapidly to try and accommodate the mass of war workers. https://t.co/ykY8hmeEus 1918 brought many things, the end of World War I and …
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They say that dogs are man's best friend, and Stubby, a brindle bull terrier, proved this again and again throughout his life. He helped out the 102nd regiment during WWI, providing emotional support and at times, literally saving lives. https://t.co/EYTpX5k2Iu They say that…
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Robert Hilliard Harrison (1875-1959) opened Harrison’s Café, at 455 Florida Ave NW, in 1923. A fixture in the Black community for almost 40 yrs, Harrison’s had few rivals. A banquet hall, the Gold Room, was the scene of countless dinners and special celebrations. @BlkBroadwa…
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Today in History - August 17 https://t.co/VnwTHYFr7W On August 17, 1790, the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island, presented a congratulatory address to President George Washington on the occasion of his visit to their city. Continue reading. Click here to search To…
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In 1973, D.C. police had stop an odd protest. Several Jewish children were bouncing basketballs outside the Russian embassy, protesting the disrespectful insults that Israeli athletes and those who supported them received at the Moscow Olympic games. https://t.co/UbAzZlIj1b …
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Perennial Perseids via NASA https://t.co/NsGTSbZfDQ https://t.co/xKX12UwpS8
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Arena Stage found themselves with an amazing opportunity in 1972: the chance to perform in Moscow, Russia, as part of a cultural exchange between Russia and the United States during the Cold War. https://t.co/wotDG3yU7K Arena Stage found themselves with an amazing opportunit…
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