Harry Hoxsey, a name unrecognizable to many, was a man who peddled 'cancer cures,' though these 'cures' were unproven and dangerous. His actions resulted in government prosecution. https://t.co/dHkORFdyue Harry Hoxsey, a name unrecognizable to many, was a man who peddled 'ca…
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This day in history, former President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act into law, thanks in part to the work of activists involved in Freedom Summer. https://t.co/sLIatlQYFt This day in history, former President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1965 Voting Righ…
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Proper funding for cancer research in the early 20th century was few and far between, but lifelong politician Matthew Mansfield Neely fought to get research expanded. Though he eventually passed away from cancer, his legacy remains. https://t.co/3cC6VzDXt1 Proper funding for…
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F St NW facing west from the front steps of the Patent Office Building, circa 1889. The Treasury Dept is at the end of the street. Many stores with sidewalk-wide awnings can be seen--virtually all of them sprang up in the 1880s. Note also the horse-drawn streetcars. …
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The Manhattan Project, known for developing the nuclear bomb, and most often associated with New Mexico, had connections to Washington D.C. Colonel Leslie Groves led the project, and he chose a small office in D.C. as his base. https://t.co/OGWjb0qRch The Manhattan Project, …
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Today in History - August 6 https://t.co/ZIH1y3sf7k On August 6, 1890, baseball great Cy Young pitched his first professional game, leading the Cleveland Spiders past the Chicago Colts. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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Jazz is an important part of the American musical lexicon, and radio station Felix Grant knew that. That's why, in 1979 when WMAL tried to shorten his air time, the letters of outcry rolled in. https://t.co/fRKF2iYtlv Jazz is an important part of the American musical lexicon…
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