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Posted In February 21, 2014

Mount Vernon in the snow
Two Great Photos of Mount Vernon in 1932, the 133rd Anniversary of George Washington's Funeral
Take a look back in time with these two great photos of Mount Vernon in 1932, the 133rd anniversary of George Washington's funeral. GoDCer Mollie sent these in to share with the community.
LBJ on the phone
Listen to Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 Phone Call Ordering New Pants
Listen to the classic 1964 phone call in which President Lyndon B. Johnson orders new pants from the Texas-based Haggar apparel company. Courtesy of American Radio Works. Get the full flavor here!
Brown's Indian Queen Hotel
The Fascinating History of Brown's Indian Queen Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue
Explore the fascinating history of Brown's Indian Queen Hotel, a once-stately hotel on Pennsylvania Ave. in D.C. Learn about the hotel's notable guests, historic events and the "Star-Spangled Banner" first sung there in 1814.
shirleypovich
The Washington Post's Clever Response to Ghostwriters During the 1933 World Series
In 1933, Washington had a baseball team in the World Series. The Washington Post refused to hire ghostwriters to cover the Series and instead ran an ad penned by their sports editor, Shirley Povich. Read the story of The Post's clever response to ghostwriters!

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