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President Wilson and his Cabinet
The Same Frustrations 100 Years Ago: An Article from The Washington Post on November 8th, 1913
Interesting, and yet things never change. Read an article from The Washington Post written 100 years ago today, which speaks to the same frustrations many express today about US-Mexico relations.
Sambo and His Funny Noises
It’s Shocking to See the Racism of 100 Years Ago: A Look at Sambo and His Funny Noises
Take a look at this comic strip from The Sunday Star, printed on January 5th, 1908. It's just shocking to see the blatant racism of 100 years ago, as shown in this strip called Sambo and His Funny Noises.
Autumn Brides - October 19th, 1915
Autumn Brides: An Interesting Look at 1915 Washington DC
Take a look at this interesting page from the Washington Times in October 1915. It offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the people living in Washington DC of that era.
Maddie the Motor Maid
One Hundred Years Ago Today: What Was in the Washington Herald?
Take a look back 100 years to the Washington Herald and find out what was happening in the world at the time. See the original article and photos from the newspaper.
advertisement for The Birth of a Nation
The First Movie Screened at the White House Was the Infamous 'The Birth of a Nation'
Learn the fascinating history behind the first movie to be screened at the White House: The Birth of a Nation, an infamous and racist film that sparked large protests and was partially credited with the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1910s and 1920s.
Washington Times - July 28th, 1914
The Day Everything Changed: A Look at the Washington Times Front Page from July 28th, 1914
Take a look back in time at the Washington Times front page from Tuesday, July 28th, 1914 - the day Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Source: Library of Congress.
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The Roaring Twenties: D.C. Commissioners Ban 'Shocking' Movies in 1921
In 1921, the D.C. Commissioners issued a ban on movies that "shock the ordinary sensibilities" with a fine of $5-$45 for the first offense and revocation of the theater's permit for the second. Read more about the Roaring Twenties in D.C.!
Buffalo Paints - Washington Herald (February 5th, 1922)
The D.C. Hardware Stores Selling Buffalo Paints in 1922
This page from the Washington Herald, published on February 5th, 1922, shows a number of hardware stores selling Buffalo Paints in the D.C. area. Learn more about this historic advertisement and its significance today.
Driving Spots in the Washington Times - April 10th, 1915
A Look Back in Time: Photos of Popular Driving Spots in and Around Washington from April 10th, 1915
Take a look back in time with this series of photos from popular driving spots around Washington as seen in the Washington Times on April 10th, 1915.
front page of the Washington Times - May 17th, 1912
Explore the Front Page of the Washington Times from May 17th, 1912
Take a trip back in time and explore the front page of the Washington Times from May 17th, 1912. See what news was important to readers at the time, and uncover a piece of history from over 100 years ago!

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