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Photographers on platform above crowd at Charles A. Lindbergh speech at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
Charles Lindbergh's Historic 1927 Speech at the Washington Monument
Relive the historic moment when Charles Lindbergh gave a speech at the Washington Monument in 1927. Read the Washington Post article from June 12th, 1927 and see photos of the event.
1938 policeman from New Mexico
A Wild Story We Dug Up From The Washington Post: A Storybook Arrest On June 5th, 1938
This is a wild story we dug up from the Washington Post. It was published on June 5th, 1938 and features a storybook arrest; two automobiles were struck by the fleeing motorist! With a photo from 1938, you can get a feel for the era. #WashingtonPost #StorybookArrest #June5th1938
Palo Alto Hotel and Saloon - September 19th, 1899
The History of the Cocktail and the Palo Alto Tavern: Where It All Began
Discover the history of the cocktail and its connection to the old Palo Alto Tavern in Bladensburg, Maryland. Learn about the famous guests, the cocktail's claimed birthplace, and the duel that was responsible for its invention.

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