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An Amazing Night Shot of the U.S. Capitol Building in the Rain from 1919
View an amazing night shot of the U.S. Capitol Building in the rain from 1919. See the beautiful image plus its source on our blog.
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Another Amazing Night Photo of the Capitol, This Time from 1907
Check out this amazing night photo of the Capitol from 1907, taken by Ernest Crandall! See this amazing view and learn more about the photo from the Library of Congress.
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A Fascinating Photo from President Ford's Administration on the Day After Nixon's Resignation
Check out this fascinating photo of President Ford on August 10th, 1974 - the day after Nixon resigned. Is the expression on his face one of surprise or excitement? See the photo and find out!
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An Unforgettable Photo of the Washington Monument on Armistice Night, 1921
Take a look at this remarkable photo of the Washington Monument on Armistice Night in 1921. See how different the monument looks compared to this other photo. An unforgettable image!
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A Stunning Photo of the Capitol Building Taken in 1921 From the Steps of the Library of Congress
Take a look at this stunning photo of the Capitol Building taken in 1921 from the steps of the Library of Congress. See the beautiful night view in the rain and learn more about the history of this iconic building.
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Celebrity Attendees At The '63 March On Washington: Sammy Davis Jr., Charlton Heston, and Harry Belafonte.
Take a look at the interesting trio of celebrities in attendance at the '63 March on Washington: Sammy Davis Jr., Charlton Heston, and Harry Belafonte. Source: Library of Congress.
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Uncovering the Mystery of the Capitol from the Monument Photo
Can you help uncover the mystery of a photo of the Capitol from the Monument taken between 1900 and 1920? See the photo and learn more about it from the Library of Congress.
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A Glimpse Into the Past: Captured Images of the Construction of the Washington Monument
Take a look into the past with these captured images of the construction of the Washington Monument! See the foundation and the team at work digging it out.
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An Incredible 19th Century Print by Charles Magnus: A Panorama of Washington
Discover the incredible print of a Washington panorama from the 19th century, created by artist Charles Magnus. View the full picture and learn more at our website!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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Exterior Photos of Truman Reconstruction of White House
Truman Reconstruction of the White House between 1949 and 1952. See exterior photos of the renovation project
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Interior Photos of Truman Reconstruction of White House
Truman Reconstruction of the White House between 1949 and 1952. See interior photos of the renovation project
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The 1975 Handover of Power at the White House: How Dick Cheney Replaced Donald Rumsfeld as Chief of Staff
This article takes a look at the 1975 handover of power at the White House, when Dick Cheney replaced Donald Rumsfeld as President Ford's Chief of Staff. Read to find out more about the transition and the men behind it!
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Donald Rumsfeld's Opinion Piece on Political Appointments to the Post Office Department
Relive the past and read Donald Rumsfeld's 1966 opinion piece on the removal of political appointments from the Post Office Department. Learn more about the 13th district Congressman from Illinois elected in 1962.
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A Cool Photo: Painting the Capitol Dome on August 26th, 1922
Take a look at this cool photo taken on August 26th, 1922, when a gentleman was hanging from the top of the Capitol to paint it. Source: Library of Congress.
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Exploring the Mystery of this Cool 1960s Photo
Take a trip back in time and explore the mystery of this cool 1960s photo. See if you can help us figure out when it was taken and more!
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Uncovering the Story of Varina Davis' Visit to Washington in 1866
This article reveals the fascinating story of Varina Davis' visit to Washington in 1866, when her husband, Jefferson Davis, was a prisoner at Fortress Monroe. Learn how Varina Davis called on President Johnson at the White House and more!
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The Long and Controversial History of Mormon Representation in the U.S. Senate
Learn about the long and controversial history of Mormon representation in the U.S. Senate, from the first Mormon to be elected, Reed Smoot in 1902, to Mitt Romney's presidential run in 2012. Plus, read the Washington Post coverage of the battle over Reed Smoot's eligibility.
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Teddy Roosevelt: The Badass President Who Carried a Revolver Everywhere
Teddy Roosevelt was a total badass, the likes of which we won't ever see again in the White House. He carried a revolver everywhere he went and was not afraid to whip a lady who passed him on horseback. Read this article to find out even more!
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A Look Back in Time: Rare Photos of the Unfinished Jefferson Memorial in 1942
Take a look back in time with these rare photos of the unfinished Jefferson Memorial in 1942. See the Washington Monument, Capitol Building, and Lincoln Memorial from a unique perspective!
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The Rare View of the White House from Above
Take a look back at a time when the White House was visible from the skies above. Due to restricted air space, this view of the White House is nearly impossible to get today.
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