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Kicking Off Summer in 1923: Potomac Bathing Beach (Shorpy)

Potomac bathing beach - May 28, 1923 (Shorpy)
Relive Memorial Day weekend 1923 at Potomac Bathing Beach! This amazing photo from Shorpy shows kids in the waters, kicking off summer in style. Click on the image for a closer look.
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Here’s a great shot from Shorpy of kids in the waters at Potomac bathing beach (I wouldn’t do this today). This is the official kickoff of summer in 1923, Memorial Day weekend. Click on the image for a closer look.

Potomac bathing beach - May 28, 1923 (Shorpy)
Potomac bathing beach – May 28, 1923 (Shorpy)
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