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Published
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!
Remembering the Women’s Suffrage March of 1913: A Bold Move to Gain Attention and the Right to Vote
Who is POTUS 25? An über History Geek Test with Photos from the Library of Congress
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Here’s a pretty cool set of photos from January 20th,
1953
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Source:
Opie Radio
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