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Washington, D.C., circa 1918. "Pension Office interior." This former repository of Civil War veterans' pension records is now the National Building Museum. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
The Amazing Transformation of the Pension Office into the National Building Museum
Discover the amazing transformation of the Pension Office in Washington, D.C. into the National Building Museum. This stunning transformation was documented with a photo from circa 1918.
the White House
A Rare Look at the White House Before the Truman Renovation
This is a rare glimpse at the White House as viewed from the South Lawn before the Truman renovation. Check out this amazing photo from the Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection.
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Take a Trip Back in Time with This Crisp Photo of the White House in the 1890s
Take a trip back in time and explore the White House in the 1890s with this crisp and clear photo. Click to see the larger version! Source: Library of Congress.
aerial view of the White House looking north - 1990
A Rare Look at the White House from Marine One
Take a rare look at the White House from Marine One flight with this aerial view of the White House looking north. Source: Library of Congress.
Willard Hotel in 1976
A Blast From the Past: An Amazing Photo of the Willard Hotel in 1976
Get a glimpse of history with this amazing photo from 1976 of the Willard Hotel, looking northwest across 14th St. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Memorial Bridge, looking from the Virginia side of the Potomac River across to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Uncovering a Terrific Old Photo of the Lincoln Memorial from Virginia
This is a terrific old photo that we found on Flickr. It shows the Lincoln Memorial as viewed across the Memorial Bridge from Virginia. Take a look at this amazing photograph!
David L. Yulee (U.S. National Archives)
First Jewish Senator Supported Florida's Secession
David Levy Yulee, of Florida, was not only one of the first senators from that state, but he was also the first Jewish senator.
view down Pennsylvania Avenue toward Capitol Building
A Rare Glimpse into the Early 19th Century: A Painting of the Capitol Building
Take a trip back in time with this rare painting of the Capitol Building from the early 19th century. Get a glimpse of the Capitol as it looked more than 200 years ago. Source: Library of Congress.
Kennedy throwing out the first pitch in 1962
A Look Back at the 1962 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at the D.C. Stadium
Take a look back at the 1962 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, held at the new D.C. Stadium (now RFK). See President John F. Kennedy throw out the first pitch in this historic game.
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Remembering President Kennedy and the National Symphony Orchestra Before the Kennedy Center Opening
The National Symphony Orchestra performed at D.A.R. Constitution Hall prior to the opening of the Kennedy Center. Read about President Kennedy's connection to the Orchestra and see an advertisement from The Washington Post, printed on November 22nd, 1963.

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