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Published
November 20, 2014
Great Original Video Footage of 1949 Washington DC
Check out this rare footage from GoDCer Eric, sent in from 1949. Enjoy this amazing historical moment and share it with your friends!
Celebrating Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators' 1924 World Series Win
LBJ Throws Out the First Pitch at the 1967 Senators vs. Yankees Game
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Check out this great footage out. This is from 1949, sent in by GoDCer Eric.
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