Honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War with Frederick Douglass' speech, "The Unknown Loyal Dead." Hear his words and read more about his visit to Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1871.
Take a look at the Capitol Building in 1846 through John Plumbe's remarkable photograph. This daguerreotype shows the east front of the Capitol Building, noticeably different than it looks today. Source: Library of Congress.
Take a look at this rare photograph of the U.S. Capitol under construction in 1858. View the amazing details and stores lining Pennsylvania Ave before the Civil War. Click for the higher resolution image!
If you know off the top of your head who POTUS 25 is, you are an über history geek! Take the quiz and enjoy the Library of Congress photos below. Test your knowledge now!
A captivating photograph from 1924 of a Ford car in the foreground with the Capitol Building in the background. Learn more about this historic image and its context by reading this blog post.
Explore the debate over who said the famous phrase "Go West, Young Man, Go West" and what it meant in the context of Manifest Destiny. Learn more about the possible origins of this quote and its impact on American history.
It's been over 140 years since Abe Lincoln was gunned down in Ford's Theatre, but sadly the memory of the fallen leader seems to be fading. Here's a look at the memorial collection of mementoes at the Ford's Theatre House.
Discover the long-lasting legacy of Frederick Douglass at Howard University, from raising funds to receiving an honorary doctorate to testifying before Congress. Read about his speech at Howard in 1878.
This incredible photo of the State, War, and Navy Building in Washington, D.C. was taken by William Henry Jackson some time near the end of the 19th century. View the high-resolution shot and related articles at GhostsofDC.org.
Take a look back at Walter Johnson's low-key wedding in Columbia Heights in 1914, one of the best story tips we've received thus far. Learn more about the wedding, read the original newspaper article, and see the historical Baist maps of the area.
