We thought it would be interesting to dig up a previous argument from the archives of The Washington Post. Read a letter to the editor, originally printed in April 1905, and learn more about its author.
Doyle Allen Hicks wanted to warn President Kennedy of the coming communist takeover of the country. Find out what happened after he drove his truck through the White House gates.
This most incredible image shows what the Ulysses Grant Memorial Bridge would have liked like today. It would have been where the current Arlington Memorial Bridge is today.
This blog post tells the story of young Quentin Roosevelt, the precocious son of Teddy Roosevelt. Read about his mischievous adventures, from scaring the Secret Service to building a fire in the White House grounds. Sadly, Quentin wouldn't live to see his 21st birthday.
This week marks the 152nd anniversary of the D.C. Emancipation Act, which ended slavery in the District of Columbia and ultimately freed almost 3,000 slaves in Washington. Celebrate with a parade and other events, and read the transcript of the bill here.
Take a look back at Blair House, before it became government property in 1942. See a photo of the residence taken around 1918, when it was still a private home. Source: Library of Congress.
Learn the colorful story of Morris Connors, a notorious Swampoodle thief and rough, as we explore the lost neighborhood of Swampoodle. We uncovered the article in The Washington Post, printed on October 20th, 1879. Come along on this journey of historical context and facts!
Take a look into the past with these captured images of the construction of the Washington Monument! See the foundation and the team at work digging it out.
Take a step back in time and learn the fascinating story of The Toronto, an apartment building in Dupont Circle offering rent for $45/month in 1920. Read the incredible story of its construction and collapse.
