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Posted In May 12, 2015
1957 Guided Tour of Washington, D.C.
This film footage from 1957 is excellent. Make sure you watch the whole thing and check out the familiar sites.
Washington Monument's Original Design: A Look at Robert Mills' Ornate Vision
Explore the rich history behind the Washington Monument's construction, from its visionary inception in 1833 to the challenges and controversies it faced, culminating in the iconic obelisk we recognize today.
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Photo of Boyish Kennedy and Nixon
Hear the Voice of Walter Johnson, The Greatest Pitcher of All Time
1890s Map of Diarrhea Deaths in Washington
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Exploring Washington's Lost Neighborhoods of the Late 19th Century
History of Washington's Suburbs
Why Is It Named Trinidad?
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History of Washington's Mormon Temple
1917 Film Footage of 180-Mile Journey Down Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Rayful Edmond III: Washington D.C.'s Noted Drug Kingpin
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