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Greg Joly, Washington Capitals #1 (overall) draft pick in 1974
The Washington Capitals' Inaugural Game
The first game was set for October 9th, 1974 against the New York Rangers, not the best team, but a strong NHL team.
1994 World Cup Finals, Washington DC, USA. 29th June, 1994. Saudi Arabia 1 v Belgium 0. Saudi Arabia's Saeed Owairan is challenged by a Belgian
Witnessing History at RFK Stadium: Saeed Al-Owairan's 1994 World Cup Goal
Relive one of the most iconic goals in World Cup history at RFK Stadium. Watch the video of Saeed Al-Owairan's incredible 1994 World Cup goal, helping the Saudi team advance to the second round for the first time ever.
Georgetown view in 1801
John Adams Makes Washington, D.C. Official Capital
Why is Washington, DC the capital? John Adams rode from Philadelphia to DC over an entire week. Read the story of his full journey.
464px-Winston_Churchill_1941_photo_by_Yousuf_Karsh
Winston Churchill's Speech in Washington in 1941
Watch a video of Winston Churchill's speech in Washington in December 1941, just after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and read the most powerful quote from the speech. Learn more about the speech and related articles.
Unknown Soldier from World War I being taken from the USS Olympia at the Washington Navy Yard and transported to the US Capitol to lay in state (DC Public Commons)
A Haunting Colorized Photo of the Unknown Soldier from World War I in 1921
Take a look at this haunting and solemn colorized photo from 1921 of the Unknown Soldier from World War I arriving at the Washington Navy Yard. Learn more about this historic moment and related articles here.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Earliest Surviving Color Videotape of the President of the United States
On May 22nd, 1958, the earliest surviving color videotape of the President of the United States was filmed and broadcast from the WRC-TV studios in Washington. Watch the video and learn more about this historic moment!
David Burnes' cottage in 1894 prior to razing (PGCist on Flickr)
Washington is Composed of Land from 19 Original Owners
19 original landowners were negotiated with, directly by George Washington in March, 1791. He met them during the day and in the evening, closed the deal with them at Suter's Tavern in Georgetown.
The White House ruins after the conflagration of August 24, 1814. Watercolor by George Munger (WIkipedia)
The War of 1812 and Relocating the Nation's Capital
Why is the capital in Washington, DC? After the British burned the White House and Capitol in the War of 1812, the capital almost moved back to Philadelphia.
A Pan Am 707 on the runway
Aviation History in the Washington Region: The First Transatlantic Passenger Jet Service
Aviation has a long history in the Washington area. In 1958, Pan Am inaugurated their transatlantic passenger jet service. President Eisenhower was present for the christening ceremony at National Airport. Learn more about this historic moment!
Anti-Saloon League slogan
March for Prohibition: "Lips That Touch Liquor Shall Never Touch Mine"
Explore the Temperance movement's fight against alcohol in the U.S., where 'lips that touch liquor' spurred a historic march and the eventual Prohibition era.

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