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New Gonzaga College advertisement in the Washington Times - August 31st, 1913
New Gonzaga College Advertisement in the Washington Times - August 31st, 1913
Read about the history of Gonzaga College and their 1913 advertisement in the Washington Times. Learn more about the Jesuits' persistence and the school's current status as the premier Catholic high school of Washington.
Corpse and Mirror II - Jasper Johns - 1976
Where Did Jasper Johns Show His First Lithographs in Washington, D.C.?
Discover the story of Jasper Johns' first lithographs in Washington, D.C. and the surprise location where they were presented - it's not what you'd expect! Read the full post here.
The National Cathedral School for Boys advertisement in the Washington Herald - 1910
A Look Back at The National Cathedral School for Boys: An Old Advertisement from 1910
Discover the history of The National Cathedral School for Boys in this old advertisement from 1910. Learn more about the school and its founding in 1907.
"Tilden or Blood" by Thomas Nast in Harper's weekly - Febuary 17th 1877 (Wikipedia)
What Happened on Election Day in 1876?
National Republican – Tuesday, November 7th, 1876 If you’re a history buff — and a presidential history buff — you’re well aware of the 1876 U.S. Presidential election. This is not a post about that. You can read up on the whole election on Wikipedia as well as the resulting “corrupt bargain,” the Compromise of 1877 — ending military occupation of the southern states (effectively ending Reconstruction) and installing the Republican, Rutherford...

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