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Washington Senators Move to Los Angeles in 1957
Did you know the Washington Senators almost moved to Los Angeles in 1957? This amazing and true story would have changed the outlook of baseball on both coasts.
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Three Homes for Sale 70 Years Ago
These three homes in DC, MD and VA were for sale exactly 70 years ago today on December 29th, 1951. Take a look to see how they have changed (or not).
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When Did the Washington Post Launch a Website?
The Washington Post launched their first website in June 1996 after a failed attempt at online news called Digital Ink.
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Celebrating the 89th Anniversary of the Washington Senators Opening Game at Griffith Stadium
Celebrate the 89th anniversary of the Washington Senators opening game at Griffith Stadium against the New York Yankees. Read more about the game, Walter Johnson, Lou Gehrig, and Babe Ruth's 1925 season!
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It Was So Cold 130 Years Ago, You Could Skate On The Potomac River
It was so cold 130 years ago, you could skate on the Potomac River! We dug up some old stories about the misery of winter and found some good stuff about the freezing temperatures causing problems all over the city. Read on to learn more!
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Exploring Alexandria History: A Look at the Front Page of the Alexandria Gazette 110 Years Ago
Take a look back in time with us as we explore Alexandria history with a peek at the front page of the Alexandria Gazette exactly 110 years ago, on January 2nd, 1904. See the original page from the Library of Congress.
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Happy New Year! Check Out This Photo From 89 Years Ago Today at the White House
Looking back 89 years, here's a photo taken on New Year's Day, 1925. It shows a group of military officers visiting the White House. Celebrate the new year with a glimpse of the past!
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This Was the Front Page of The Washington Herald 100 Years Ago Today
Take a look back in time with this amazing piece of history - the front page of The Washington Herald, exactly 100 years ago today. Source: Library of Congress.
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Merry Christmas GoDCers: Revisiting the Christmas Day Front Pages of 1913 Washington
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the front pages of The Washington Times and The Washington Herald in 1913. GoDCers, have a Merry Christmas and take a look back at what the holiday looked like in DC a century ago!
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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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The Debt Ceiling Debate 50 Years Ago - How It Has Changed
50 years ago today, a Washington Post headline addressed the raging debate regarding the US debt ceiling. How has the debate changed since then? Take a look at this post to find out!
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A Look Back: A Delta Airlines Advertisement from November 1963
Take a look back at a Delta Airlines advertisement from the November 22nd, 1963 edition of The Washington Post. You could fly from Friendship (now BWI) to Houston for only $81.15 plus tax!
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11/22/63: Foreshadowing Prayer Printed in Morning Washington Post
In scanning The Washington Post for November 22nd, 1963, I came across this small prayer, printed that day in section D8. It was a small block at the top right of the page and I nearly missed it, but in reading it, and placing it in the context of the day, I found it to be rather powerful. prayer for November 22nd, 1963 This was printed early in the morning and President Kennedy would be...
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Exploring the Regular, Average Things from the Day JFK was Assassinated
Everyone's talking about JFK's 50th anniversary of assassination, but have you heard the stories of the regular, average things that happened that day? Get a look at the front pages of the Washington Post on November 22nd and 23rd, 1963.
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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.
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John Wilkes Booth's Acting Debut at Ford's Theatre
On November 2nd, 1863, John Wilkes Booth made his acting debut at Ford's Theatre. Check out this advertisement from the Daily National Republican and learn more about Booth's debut in Baltimore on our sister site.
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50 Years Ago Today: The Washington Post Ad for Capitol Park Townhouses
50 years ago today, The Washington Post printed an advertisement for Capitol Park Townhouses. Today, the same area is unrecognizable due to developers modernizing it with brutalist, Soviet-like buildings.
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25 Years Later: A Look at an Old Real Estate Ad From 1988
Take a look back in time to an old classified advertisement from The Washington Post from exactly 25 years ago. See what homes were available and the interest rates that were charged in 1988.
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March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: A Look Back at the Liquor Ban on August 28, 1963
Learn about the liquor ban enacted on August 28, 1963 to mark the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Discover what Washingtonians were told about traffic, transit, telework, and more for the momentous event.
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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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Analysing the Washington Times of May 16th, 1912 - Roosevelt's Sure Nomination
Explore the Washington Times of May 16th, 1912, and the sure nomination of Theodore Roosevelt in the presidential election of 1912. Learn more about this historic event and the newspaper's coverage.
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May 15th, 1912: Taft Depressed By Poor Showing, May Quit Race
Taft and Roosevelt were battling it out for the Presidency in 1912. Here’s the front page of the Washington Times for May 15th, 101 years ago today. front page of the Washington Times – May 15th, 1912 back page of the Washington Times – May 15th, 1912
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In the Paper: Washington Times - Evening Edition - May 14th, 1912
Take a step back in time and explore the May 14th, 1912 edition of the Washington Times with our "In the Paper" installment. View the front and back pages to gain insight into the events of 101 years ago.
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Relive the Past: View the Washington Times from May 13th, 1912
Take a trip back in time and view the front and back page of the Washington Times from the week of May 13th, 1912, exactly 101 years ago. Click on the images to see a larger version and read the paper.
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March 25th, 1907: Prime Quality Portner's Beer in Alexandria, VA
Here’s a page from the Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser from Monday, March 25th, 1907, exactly 96 years ago yesterday (I should have posted this on Monday). The most interesting ad is the one for Portner’s Beer. Evidently, descendants of Robert Portner are gearing up to relaunch the brand as a brewhouse in Alexandria. GoDC is a big supporter of the growing local beer scene, and...
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March 1st, 1913: Titanic Hero Honored at White House
One hundred years ago today, exactly at 2:15 p.m. (when we published this post), Captain A.H. Rostron was awarded a Congressional Medal in the  East Room of the White House. President Taft (in the final days of his administration) presided over the event, presenting the award to Rostron for “acts of unusual heroism,” saving the lives of 700 passengers. Make sure you read our old...
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February 7th, 1863: Notice to Sick and Wounded Soldiers
Exactly 150 years ago, today, this was an advertisement published in the Daily National Republican (though it seems the ad itself dates to December of the previous year). advertisement for soldiers in the Daily National Republican on February 7th, 1863 Also, it’s interesting to note the warning notice regarding fraudulent tickets being sold.
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Exploring the Sports Page of the Washington Times on November 2nd, 1906
On Friday, November 2nd, 1906, explore the sports page of the Washington Times in this nostalgic look back into history. See what sports were popular over a century ago!
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Introducing the Ghosts of DC's 'In the Paper' Category: Our First Newspaper Page from 1912
Introducing the Ghosts of DC's new 'In the Paper' category. We kick it off with a newspaper page from 1912. See it in high resolution and join the community discussion below!
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The Hadleigh Apartments: A Luxurious New Apartment Hotel in Washington, DC in 1919
In 1919, construction began on the luxurious Hadleigh Apartments in Washington, DC. Learn about the $2,000,000 building, the mortgage, and the major bus accident that happened nearby.
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