It may not seem all that scary today, but when Orson Welle’s War of the Worlds broadcast premiered #OTD 84 years ago, Washington residents really believed there was an alien invasion! #DCHistory https://t.co/0DFOtrdCHi It may not seem all that scary today, but when Orson Wel…
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#OTD in 1860, the Lansburgh Department Store opened its doors, earning popularity and becoming “as closely identified with the people of the city as the Capitol.” #DCHistory https://t.co/mZsuMdXCiE #OTD in 1860, the Lansburgh Department Store opened its doors, earning popula…
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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!) …
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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…
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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…
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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