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A Powerful Photograph from March 8th, 1968: Wounded Servicemen Arriving from Vietnam at Andrews Air Force Base

This powerful photograph from March 8th, 1968 shows a wounded serviceman being carried off a military transport plane after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base from Vietnam.

young women exercising with dumbbells at Western High School

Exploring History Through Photographs: Women Exercising at Western High School, 1899

Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of women exercising at Western High School in 1899. See photos taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston and discover more about the forgotten past.

A Glimpse of Dupont Circle in the 1920s: A Photograph from Blaine Mansion

Take a look at this photograph taken from Blaine Mansion in the 1920s, looking east over Dupont Circle. You can see the Cairo Building in the background.

May 29, 1959. "Prince George Plaza, Hyattsville, Maryland. Night view." An actual mall (a long, open plaza) when it opened in 1959, the shopping center was enclosed in the 1970s and renamed the Mall at Prince Georges. Large-format safety negative by Samuel H. Gottscho.

Exploring Prince George's Plaza in the "Wonder Years" Era

Take a trip back in time to the “Wonder Years” era at Prince George's Plaza. This open-air mall was actually the inspiration for the mall in the popular 80s show. Check out the photo to get a glimpse of what it looked like back then!

Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "Fealy's Corner, 11th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue." Dr. Martin Fealy's pharmacy at 1024 Pennsylvania Avenue S.E. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

A Then-and-Now Look at Fealy's Corner in Washington, D.C.

Take a then-and-now look at Fealy's Corner in Washington, D.C. with this 1920 photo and a modern look at the spot using Google Street View. See how the area has changed over the past century!

Photo shows a horse-drawn sleigh carrying what may be Melinda and Elise Painter across 14th St. at F St. in front of the Ebbitt House hotel. The modest buildings to the right of the grand hotel housed Newspaper Row, and just across the street at number 501 was Painter's office as Washington correspondent for the Philadelphia Inquirer. (Source: Ison article on Painter, 1990)

Unearthing the History of the Ebbitt House Hotel and Newspaper Row

Discover the historical significance of the Ebbitt House Hotel and Newspaper Row, located in Washington DC and discovered by GoDCer Brian. Learn more about the area's past with this interesting article!

Washington, D.C., 1919. "Fourth of July tableau on the Ellipse -- 'Columbia,' 'Liberty' and dancers." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Fascinating Costumes and Facial Expressions from a Century Ago

Step back in time and explore the fascinating costumes and facial expressions of 1919. See a "Fourth of July tableau on the Ellipse" featuring 'Columbia', 'Liberty' and dancers in a stunning Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Photograph shows view of Washington, D.C., taken from U.S. Capitol, showing Douglas Hospital, Old Douglas House, Railway Station, The Washington, or Wilkes House, St. Aloysius, Government Printing Office, Glenwood Cemetery, Swampoodle, Old Mill.

An Unforgettable View of Washington, D.C. During the Civil War

Get an unforgettable view of Washington, D.C. during the Civil War. Take a glimpse at Douglas Hospital, Old Douglas House, Railway Station, The Washington, or Wilkes House, St. Aloysius, Government Printing Office, Glenwood Cemetery, Swampoodle, and the Old Mill.

Washington, D.C., or vicinity circa 1911. "Flights and tests of Rex Smith plane flown by Antony Jannus."

A Photograph of the Rex Smith Aeroplane Being Piloted by Antony Jannus Around 1911

Take a look back in time at a photograph of the Rex Smith aeroplane being piloted by Antony Jannus around 1911. See this remarkable image of aviation history here!