Whitehurst Freeway / Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
The Duo Who Built D.C.’s First Freeway: Archie Alexander, Maurice Repass, and the Whitehurst Story
In 1949, Washington opened its first elevated freeway—but the real story is the interracial engineering duo behind it. Discover how Archie Alexander and Maurice Repass built the Whitehurst Freeway and quietly broke barriers in Jim Crow-era America.
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World's Best Dressed Woman is Jackie Kennedy
For the second year in a row, Jackie Kennedy was named the best dressed women in the world. Not a shock to any who read this post for sure.
Thousands of people take part in a candlelight vigil on the National Mall in Washington D.C. September 12, 2001. (Photo: Reuters/Win McNamee/Newscom)
A Virtual Sea of Candles: Reflecting on September 11th, 2001, One Day Later
A look back at the candlelight vigil held on the Mall one day after the tragic events of September 11th. Read my reflections on the solemn event and see a photo of the virtual sea of candles that lined the Mall.
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1977 Washington Post Exposé: Underage Substance Abuse in Silver Spring Elementary School
This is an unexpected and disappointing article from 1977 about a small group of sixth-graders and a third-grader smuggling marijuana and liquor to and from an elementary school in Montgomery County. Interestingly, this occurred just a few days before President Jimmy Carter implemented the first civil rights law for people with disabilities.
Washington, D.C., circa 1931. "Fifteenth Street at Pennsylvania Avenue." Note the traffic lights, which made their D.C. debut in 1926, as well as the traffic-cop gazebo at center ("NO LEFT TURN") and streetcar switch tower to its left. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
A Look Back at 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Circa 1931
Take a look back at 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. circa 1931. See the traffic lights, traffic-cop gazebo, and streetcar switch tower in this amazing old photo. Source: Shorpy.
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Remembering the Women’s Suffrage March of 1913: A Bold Move to Gain Attention and the Right to Vote
Remembering the Women’s Suffrage March of 1913 and the efforts of suffragettes in the United States to gain the right to vote. This magnificent parade and rally on March 3, 1913 was designed to gain the attention of the public and the president of the United States.
Charles Lindbergh with his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis
Charles Lindbergh Parade in D.C.
Charles Lindbergh was celebrated with a huge parade in Washington, D.C. upon returning from his historic 1927 transatlantic flight.
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Exploring the U.S. Senate Chamber: A Drawing of the Thirtieth Congress
Take a look into the past with this drawing of the U.S. Senate chamber during the Thirtieth Congress. Learn more about the history of the U.S. Senate with this drawing from Duke University.
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A Stunning Look Back at Pennsylvania Avenue in the 1920s
Take a look back in time with this stunning view of Pennsylvania Avenue in the 1920s. See the amazing photo from the Library of Congress and learn more about this historic street.
American University in 1916
Can You Recognize This Old Photo of American University?
Take a look at this old photo of American University from 1916. Can you recognize where it is? View the image and find out where this historic campus is located. Source: Library of Congress.
1921 map of Del Ray
An Amazing Look at Del Ray in 1921 and Today
Take a look at an amazing map of Del Ray north of Alexandria from 1921 and compare it to a map of the same area today. See how much has changed!
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Uncovering a Rare Home Run Derby Video between Mickey Mantle and Harmon Killebrew
Check out this rare video of a home run derby from 1960 between Mickey Mantle and Harmon Killebrew. We uncovered this clip from YouTube and our research suggests it was filmed just before the team moved to Minnesota to become the Twins.
Plan of the west end of the public appropriation in the city of Washington, called the Mall : as proposed to be arranged for the site of the university / to the Committee of the H. of R. of Congress, BHLatrobe, Surveyor of the City of Washington, Jan'y 1816.
Never Built: Proposed University on the National Mall in 1816
Early in the 19th century, there was a proposal to build a national university at the west end of the Mall, where the Lincoln Memorial now sits.
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Unbelievable! Ladies Playing Baseball on the Mall in 1919
Did you know that in 1919, a group of ladies played baseball on the Mall? Check out this incredible photo from the Library of Congress!
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Pictures Tell a Story: Exploring an Old Photograph of Ford's Theatre
Explore an old photograph of Ford's Theatre with us in the new "Pictures Tell a Story" series. We've dug up some fascinating facts about the people and buildings in the photo, including a prosthetic legs store and Georgetown College.

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