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tank rolling through Washington during World War I
Uncovering the Mystery of the Tank Rolling Through Washington in 1918
Take a look back in time to 1918 and uncover the mystery of the tank rolling through Washington. See the photo and learn more about this historic moment.
Swearing in of Dwight Davis as Assistant Secretary of War on March 5th, 1923
Where Three Former Secretaries of War Used to Live in Washington
Learn more about three former US Secretaries of War and where they used to live in Washington, DC. All three of their homes still stand today. Read our blog to learn more.
Teddy Roosevelt
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!
President Wilson and his Cabinet
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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Rediscovering Washingtonians of the Past: Our First Video in Quite Some Time
Take a journey back in time to rediscover the Washingtonians of the past. We've put together a compilation of names and photos from 1912 to 1942. Watch our first video in quite some time here now! (P.S. Sorry for the typo in the video.)
Three firemen on fire engine drawn by three horses, Washington, D.C.
What the Fire Department Looked Like in 1912
Check out this cool look at what the fire department looked like in 1912! Three brave firemen are on a fire engine pulled by three horses in a photo from the Library of Congress.
Mt. Pleasant advertisement in 1915
A Look Back in Time: Check Out These Cool Advertisements for Mt. Pleasant from 1915
Take a look back in time and check out these cool advertisements for Mt. Pleasant, printed in The Washington Times on October 17th, 1915. See the amazing images and learn more about this historic moment!
1916 bird's eye view of Washington
A Bird's Eye View of Washington, Looking Toward the Northeast
Take a look at this amazing bird's-eye view of Washington, looking toward the northeast. This 1916 image will take your breath away!
Autumn Brides - October 19th, 1915
Autumn Brides: An Interesting Look at 1915 Washington DC
Take a look at this interesting page from the Washington Times in October 1915. It offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the people living in Washington DC of that era.
Nellie and Isabel Sedgeley with their electric car, unidentified site. Sedgeley Photograph Collection c.1905-1915
An Unforgettable Sight: Nellie and Isabel Sedgeley with their Electric Car, c. 1905-1915
Unforgettable sight: Nellie and Isabel Sedgeley with their electric car, c. 1905-1915. Check out this picture from the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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