Relive the 1929 Inauguration of Herbert Hoover with this unforgettable silent film. See outgoing President Calvin Coolidge, Supreme Court members, and the grand parade celebrating the incoming president.
Take a look at some of the biggest snowstorms to ever hit Washington, DC in the spring! See photos of the snowstorm from 1942 and 1891, found in the Library of Congress archives.
A stunning photo from 1942 of N and Union St. SW. This photo speaks for itself and is courtesy of Shorpy - the best website ever. This photo is in color, not colorized.
Most of you probably are not aware that Nazi saboteurs landed on our shores early during World War II. On June 12th, 1942, a Nazi submarine reached the coast of Long Island, landing four German spies on the sandy beaches of Amagansett. U.S. Coast Guardsman, John Cullen discovered them while on routine beach patrol. George Dasch, leader of the landing party, bribed Cullen, who promised to keep quiet and left the scene. As soon as Cullen was out of sight, he sprinted two miles back to the Coast Guard...
This post takes a look at the 1907 Franklin Model D, an early automobile in Washington, DC. Learn more about Mary A. Bliven, her 7-year-old daughter Bertha, and Frank S. Bliven, an early adopter of the automobile in Washington.
Read about the Graf Zeppelin's visit to Washington, D.C. in 1928. Learn about its journey from Germany and President Coolidge's quick break from work to admire the dirigible. Includes photos, videos and more!
