Take a look back in time to explore the divisions of white schools in Washington, DC in 1907. This fascinating map was published by the Evening Star on June 13th, 1907. Source: Library of Congress.
Read about how President Teddy Roosevelt was attending a service at his home church on 15th and O St. and then verbally berated a young boy for trying to take his photograph. This article was published in the Washington Post on September 23rd, 1901, just nine days after President McKinley's death.
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.
The proposed subway would start near Key Bridge, running to Massachusetts Avenue at a point near Union Station and then eastward to the edge of the District.
Meet Francis H. Robinson, the long-time chauffeur at the White House who drove six presidents, countless kings and queens, and other dignitaries. Learn the history of the automobile at the White House, plus amusing anecdotes about each president's driving preference.
Uncover a piece of history with us! We recently unearthed a fascinating 1864 presidential campaign button from the Library of Congress. Take a look at this amazing artifact and its story.
In 1928, the Ku Klux Klan was allowed to march down Pennsylvania Ave. Learn about this horrifying event, and watch a video of it. Understand why this is so unsettling, and how it affected our nation.
Do you remember that store and commercial from the past? Check out this nostalgic video and listen to the sweet psychedelic lights in the stereo! #nostalgia #commercials #sweetlights
