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Posted In March 24, 2013

Photograph showing the General Post Office building in Washington, D.C. (1860-1878)
A Glimpse of History: An Old Photograph of F Street's General Post Office in the 1860s
Take a look back in time with this old photograph of the General Post Office on F Street in Washington, DC during the 1860s. Glimpse a piece of history and see what DC looked like over 150 years ago!
Inauguration ball, Monday evening, March 6, 1865. Admit one gentleman and two ladies.
What Was Abe Lincoln Thinking? Examining the Odd Two to One Ratio of His 1865 Inauguration Ball Invitation
Explore the mystery behind Abe Lincoln's 1865 Inauguration Ball invitation, which stipulated a two to one ratio of ladies to gentlemen. Was he trying to tip the scales in favor of his male advisors?

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