Today in History - October 18 https://t.co/BacQgt7Dpw On October 18, 1898, American troops fighting in the Spanish-American War raised the United States flag in Puerto Rico formalizing U.S. control of the former Spanish colony. Continue reading. Click here to search Today …
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Quote of the Day: "To be free is to have achieved your life." - Tennessee Williams
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How can two paintings of the same view by the same artist tell completely different stories about early Washington? @GWTextileMuseum #DCHistory https://t.co/ouaFIK039U How can two paintings of the same view by the same artist tell completely different stories about early Was…
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(🧵 3/3) Please consider giving to our Collecting the City Campaign! All contributions will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000, for a total potential impact of $100,000. 👉 https://t.co/fyghY2rCY9 (🧵 3/3) Please consider giving to our Collecting the City Campaign! Al…
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(🧵 2/3) From the hidden stacks to the Kiplinger Research Library, where you can come to see our collections by appointment, our organization is dedicated to preserving, storing, and making accessible collections that bring our city's history to life. (🧵 2/3) From the hidden…
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(🧵 1/3) As part of our Collecting the City fundraising campaign, we invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at the DC History Center’s collections! https://t.co/tOHMveM9m9 (🧵 1/3) As part of our Collecting the City fundraising campaign, we invite you to take a behind-t…
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Greek-born Emanuel Koroulakis (1923-2006) opened Alfio's La Trattoria in 1967 at 5100 Wisconsin Ave NW in Friendship Heights. The spot was just a few doors down from the popular Cinema Theatre. With comfortable seating and rustic decor, the eatery offered classic Italian fare. …
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