If you happen to be out in Alexandria this weekend, make sure to keep your eyes (and ears!) open for some of Old Town’s ghastliest residents: #VirginiaHistory https://t.co/dpHEihp0Kf If you happen to be out in Alexandria this weekend, make sure to keep your eyes (and ears!) …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 30, 2022
Today in History - October 30 https://t.co/c59MQmG3dX On October 30, 1735, John Adams--Revolutionary leader, Declaration of Independence signer, creator and theorist of constitutions, leading diplomat, first vice president, and second president of the United States--was born…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 30, 2022
Not known for his successes, President Herbert Hoover was responsible for at least one major accomplishment: capturing Al Capone. https://t.co/05P3J7T86j Not known for his successes, President Herbert Hoover was responsible for at least one major accomplishment: capturing Al…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 29, 2022
The Capitol Building acted as a military barracks, a bakery, and a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Civil War. After the war, the soldiers left - well, all except one…👻 #spooky https://t.co/c4I2T1yLFd The Capitol Building acted as a military barracks, a bakery, a…
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🔔NEW ARTICLE ALERT🔔 During the Civil War, the Union used military balloons to collect information on Confederate movements. However, after only two years, the Balloon Corps was dissolved. What ended the use of this promising aerial endeavor? #DC https://t.co/OzN4kQNc7w 🔔…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 29, 2022
With RFK Stadium one step closer to demolition, let’s look back at one of the venue’s biggest performances: DC’s first multi-day rock show featuring the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers: #DCHistory https://t.co/uL4XyFBkkL With RFK Stadium one step closer to demolition, …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 29, 2022
Nick Berbakos (1917-1988), a native Washingtonian, opened The Black Steer, a steak and lobster restaurant, at 730 17th St NW, in 1957. Later called Nick and Dottie's Black Steer to include Nick's wife Dorothy, the Black Steer gained a next-door competitor in 1963: the Sans S…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 29, 2022