On December 7th, 1921, baseball's greatest hitter Babe Ruth visited President Harding in the White House. See an old photo of him exiting the West Wing and read about his earlier visits to the Executive Office of the President.
In 1925, Grace Coolidge took the drive up 14th St. to attend a benefit for the Girl Scouts at the Tivoli Theater. Read about Mrs. Coolidge's attendance at the special screening of J. M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" and see the original movie poster.
Susan’s final years of high school lined up perfectly with her father’s rise to the Oval Office. Partly for security, but more likely for the awesome factor, she hosted the senior prom at her house … the White House.
The above photo from Shorpy is the aftermath of an icy accident in 1920. Senator Boies Penrose was the owner of the Winton Six car that crashed into a tree. Learn more about the accident and view a colorized version of the photo.
Celebrate Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators' 1924 World Series win with us! Read about the Willard Hotel celebration, the World Series games, and the 1924 World Series program.
Hawaiian ex-Queen Liliʻuokalani brings her spirit of aloha to Washington, captivating hearts with her grace and resilience. A tale of royalty and cultural heritage unfolds.
Learn the story behind the iconic photo of Babe Ruth in a military uniform. He was in Washington, DC to enlist in the New York National Guard and play two games against the Washington Senators. Read the amusing articles from the Washington Post and Associated Press about the event.
Explore the vivid details of Abraham Lincoln's era through colorized photos that bring clarity and connection to one of America's most revered Presidents.
Explore the Wall Street Crash of 1929 through a historical photo of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, taken four months after their nuptials. Learn about their epic transatlantic flight, their historic arrival at Bolling Field, and the impact of the crash.
Are you a D.C. history nerd? Check out this fascinating production from UMBC's Imaging Research Center that takes a look at what the Capitol looked like in 1814. The voiceover is a little dry, but follow along and watch the whole thing. It's very interesting!
