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Posted In May 24, 2012
A Munchkin in Washington: The Story of Julius Daranyi, Midget Traffic Cop
Follow the story of Julius Daranyi, a midget traffic cop in Washington DC in 1924. Relive this unique moment in history, complete with original Washington Post article, photographs, and related articles.
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Shaw, Mt. Vernon Square, and Dupont Circle: A 19th-Century Property Value Comparison
Almost-Built Highways of Washington, DC
Mary Surratt Boarding House is Now a Chinese Restaurant
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