When many people are asked who created the American flag, their first answer is Betsy …
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On July 4, 1884, “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” was presented to Levi …
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Originally a retreat center opened in 1891, Glen Echo Park has undergone multiple transformations.
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Union Oyster House in Boston began serving food in 1826 and continues to this day.
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In a groundbreaking discovery described in Current Biology, scientists have unearthed the world’s oldest amniote …
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Ginsburg was an extra in two Washington National Opera productions
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The first scheduled passenger flight was in 1914 from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Tampa – …
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On August 24, 1814, many of D.C.
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In the 1940s a spare room on the fifth floor of the United States Supreme …
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William and Winnifred Lee opened Lee’s Flower Shop in the district known in the 1940s …
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The Great Seal of the United States of America, fashioned from brass and measuring 2 …
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In 1891, the Terrells were among the first Black families to move into LeDroit Park, …
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During the British invasion of Washington D.C.
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Interesting life events led these poets to live or spend extended periods of time in …
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The 15th Amendment to the Constitution gave African Americans the right to vote in 1870, …
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In 1852, Clara Barton resigned from teaching when she discovered the school hired a man …
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The nation’s capital dates back to 1791, when President George Washington declared 100 square miles …
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Hidden behind a tall hedge, the White House Children’s Garden was the final gift from …
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Taking place Dec.26-Jan.
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Fourteen reindeer and one caribou brought cheer to the people of Washingtion, D.C. during Operation …
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Wander through Georgetown where M Street and Canal Road meet and discover a steep, narrow …
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The Carnegie Library has been a fixture of Washington, D.C., having served as the city’s …
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In 1965, after attending landmark civil rights demonstrations in Selma, Alabama, Rev.
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There are 91 songs for the 91 transit stops on the DC Metro system. Jason …
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While the idea of gardens at the White House started back with George Washington, the …
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One of the most popular New Year’s traditions is making resolutions.
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It is certainly odd to picture now, but for more than 25 years, the Washington …
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There have been many TV shows and movies based in Washington D.C. over the years, …
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We all know that the main Presidential residence is the White House.
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It’s been a few years since anyone used it, and it’s definitely been longer since …
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