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Posted In October 9, 2013

1921 Ford advertisement
Uncovering a 1921 Ford Advertisement from the Library of Congress
Uncover this 1921 Ford advertisement that was discovered at the Library of Congress. Check out the cool imagery and learn about the history of Ford motorcars in the early 20th century.
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The Duke of Abruzzi, Kitty Elkins and the Love That Never Was
The Duke of Abruzzi and Kitty Elkins had a scandalous, gossiped-about love affair, but it would not be so. Read the story of their 5 year courtship against all odds, and the surprising outcome of this forbidden love affair.
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What Was Life Like in 1948? Examining a Washington Post Advertisement from Leap Day
Take a look back at life in 1948 through a Washington Post advertisement printed on Leap Day, February 29th. Explore the culture, trends and more from the past.
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Uncovering the Johnson Family of Humbolt, Kansas: The Early Life of Baseball Legend Walter Johnson
Uncovering the Johnson Family of Humbolt, Kansas: We dug up a rare U.S. Census record from 1900 showing the family of 12-year-old Walter Johnson, who would eventually become one of the greatest pitchers in the history of baseball. See the full page here!
views from the Washington Monument
Take a Look at 1924 Washington From the Washington Monument
Take a look at 1924 Washington from the Washington Monument with these stunning photographs. Click on them to get greater details. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library. Visit GhostsofDC.org for more.

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