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Posted In November 28, 2013
How D.C. Reported on the Last Thanksgivukkah in 1888
In 1888, mainstream coverage of Thanksgivukkah (the convergence of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving) was minimal. Learn what the Washington Post and National Tribune reported on this rare calendar quirk 125 years ago.
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Where Washington's Historic Chain Bridge Gets Its Name
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Robert Todd Lincoln Attends Dedication of Lincoln Memorial
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Mary Surratt Boarding House is Now a Chinese Restaurant
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