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September 25, 2013
Check Out These Photos of Life in DC from January 20th, 1953
Take a trip down memory lane and explore the history of DC with these amazing photos from January 20th, 1953. See what life was like in the city decades ago with Ghosts of DC!
Unraveling the Streets of DC in 1892: A Map of Washington City
Frederick Douglass, Interested Spectator as Cuban Giants Defeat All-Washington Club in an 1891 Baseball Game
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Here’s a pretty cool set of photos from January 20th,
1953
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Source:
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