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Day: January 1, 2020

Who Was Involved in the Watergate Scandal?

April 15, 2023January 1, 2020 by ghostsofdc

Remember the names of those involved in the Watergate scandal? In August 1974, Richard Nixon resigned before being impeached.

Categories Historical Events, Notable People & Places Tags 1970s, Richard Nixon, Watergate

The Last New Year’s Eve Before Prohibition: December 31st, 1919

November 9, 2022January 1, 2020 by ghostsofdc

It’s hard to believe that 2020 is nearly upon us, but it’s also hard to imagine what it must have been like on December 31st, 1919 – the last New Year’s Eve before Prohibition was enforced. Take a look at this mildly amusing cartoon from The Washington Times.

Categories In the Paper Tags 1910s, Prohibition
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