Designed by Adolf Cluss, the Smithsonian National Museum (aka Arts and Industries Building) was completed in 1881. This lantern slide view of the interior shows the typical cluttered layout of late 19th century museums. https://t.co/Ez28noXpDY Designed by Adolf Cluss, the Smit…
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Over a tense pork chop and crab cakes-filled lunch, ABC News Correspondent John Scali and Soviet Embassy counselor Aleksandr Fomin played major roles in finally ending the Cuban Missile Crisis. #DCHistory https://t.co/DssHrONq3f Over a tense pork chop and crab cakes-filled l…
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While the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery attracts numerous visitors to pay their respects, it’s lesser-known sibling for Revolutionary War soldiers shares this same goal in Alexandria. #VAHistory https://t.co/wbU3JSMFlD While the Tomb of the Unknown in Ar…
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Responsible for protecting the Charters of Freedom - the Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights - Josias Wilson King has received little recognition in the large book we call history. #DCHistory #MDHistory https://t.co/v6kYQ3SFzq Responsible for protecting the Charter…
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This 18c. pen-and-ink and watercolor map shows the plan of defense for Newport, RI during the Revolutionary War, summer 1781. Search for Rochambeau’s main troop encampments as well as Charles Louis de Ternay’s fleet in the harbor: https://t.co/DYOLPeSeNS …
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Crew-4 Arrives at Kennedy Space Center via NASA https://t.co/qFa5EXwIEX https://t.co/V6pGt402iX
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The Bolling v. Sharpe Supreme Court case legally ended segregation within D.C. schools, but that wasn’t the end of protests and dragging feet to actually enact the decision. #DCHistory https://t.co/1CfjVCkx4b The Bolling v. Sharpe Supreme Court case legally ended segregation…
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