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H St. NE after the 1968 riots
Exploring the Aftermath of the 1968 Riots on H Street in Washington, DC
Take a look at this amazing photograph of H Street in Washington, DC after the 1968 riots. See if you can make out where this is on H Street and explore the aftermath of the riots.
Potomac Park in 1908
A Peek Back in Time: Potomac Park in 1908, with Two Cars and a Horse and Buggy
Take a step back in time to 1908 with this Shorpy photo of Potomac Park, featuring two cars and a horse and buggy. See what life looked like over 100 years ago!
old Senate Studebaker
A Look Back in Time: A Photograph of the Old Senate Studebaker
A look back at the old Senate Studebaker car with a photograph from the U.S. Capitol Flickr page. It held eight people and went back and forth between the Capitol and Russell (then known as the Senate Office Building). This was replaced in 1912 by a monorail track and in 1960 by dual tracks.
Mr. Henry's boarded up for protection in 1968
The Powerful and Haunting Image of Mr. Henry's Boarded Up for Protection in 1968
Revisit the powerful and haunting image of Mr. Henry's boarded up in 1968 in Washington, DC. This photo was uncovered from the DC Almanac.
Redskins Superbowl parade in 1988
Remembering the Redskins' Glory Days: Hail to RGIII and the Washington Redskins!
Take a nostalgic look back at the Redskins' heyday and the hope for a brighter future with Robert Griffin III. Hail to the Washington Redskins!
Richard Nixon at the Washington Senators versus the New York Yankees baseball game on Opening Day. 4/6/69.
A Look Back at President Nixon at the Senators Opening Day Game in 1969
Take a look back at President Nixon at the Washington Senators versus the New York Yankees baseball game on Opening Day in 1969. See the fun color photograph and learn more about this moment in history.
Bird's-eye view of Pennsylvania Avenue west from 18th Street, Washington, D.C., showing the Department of Commerce
A Bird's-Eye View of Washington, D.C. from the Corner of 18th and Pennsylvania Avenue in the 1920s
Take a look at a bird's-eye view of Washington, D.C. from the corner of 18th and Pennsylvania Avenue in the 1920s. This historic image was taken by the Library of Congress.
scenes from Rock Creek Park
Can You Identify These 1912 Photos of Rock Creek Park?
Take a look at these unique photos from 1912 and see if you can recognize today's Rock Creek Park. Can you identify these locations in the photos from the Library of Congress?
parade in honor of Nicaraguan President - May 5th, 1939
A Parade in Honor of Nicaraguan President Gen. Anastasio Somoza, May 5th, 1939
This is a photograph of a parade in honor of Nicaraguan President Gen. Anastasio Somoza, visiting the city in 1939. The parade was captured in a photo that was recently discovered in the Library of Congress.
eastward view down Pennsylvania Avenue
Beautiful 1905 Photographs of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.
Take a look at these beautiful photographs of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. taken in 1905 by the Rotograph Company. See the eastward, westward, and Treasury Department views down Pennsylvania Avenue.

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