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Women competing in low hurdle race
A Look Back at the Low Hurdle Race at Central High School (Cardozo) in the 1920s
Take a look back in time to the 1920s, when young ladies at Central High School (Cardozo) were competing in the low hurdle race. View the photograph of this incredible moment in history.
Abbey Jackson, seated, and Celene DuPuy ice skating on reflecting pool, with Lincoln Memorial in background
A Historical Photo of Two Young Women Skating at the Reflecting Pool in Front of the Lincoln Memorial
Take a moment to appreciate this historical photo of two young women ice skating in front of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in the late 1920s. It's a sight you won't see today!
policeman having coffee
A Fascinating Photograph From the 1920s: Policeman Chatting With Driver and Young African-American Passenger
Take a look at this fascinating photograph from the 1920s: a policeman is seen having a chat with the driver of a car and his passenger, a young African-American man.
inside the Old Post Office
Exploring the Old Post Office Building in Washington, DC: Photos from 1920
Take a trip back in time by viewing these amazing photos from 1920 of the Old Post Office Building in Washington, DC. Learn about the history of the building and why it's still standing today, despite President Trump's plans for it.
view of the Franklin School in the 1920s
A Closer Look at the Historic Franklin School in the 1920s
Get a closer look at the historic Franklin School in the 1920s, which still stands today and is being turned into a language-arts museum. See the photos and learn more about this incredible transformation!
1921 map of Foxhall Crescent
Exploring Foxhall Crescent in 1921: A Map of a Very Rural Area
Take a look at this 1921 map of Foxhall Crescent, a very rural area in Washington, DC. Learn more about the history of this area and explore the map to see what it looked like in 1921.
President and Mrs. Wilson (March 20th, 1920)
Francis H. Robinson: The Man Behind the Wheel at the White House
Meet Francis H. Robinson, the long-time chauffeur at the White House who drove six presidents, countless kings and queens, and other dignitaries. Learn the history of the automobile at the White House, plus amusing anecdotes about each president's driving preference.
1907 map of Petworth
A Look at a 1907 Map of Petworth
Check out this amazing 1907 map of Petworth, and then look how rural it was to the west. Amazing.
Members of the Republican baseball team of the House of Representatives parading around the field at American League Park
The Republican Congressional Baseball Team Parading Around the Field at American League Park in 1926 - Plus, Don't Forget to Watch Ron Paul's Double in 1983!
Take a look back at the Republican Congressional baseball team parading around the field at American League Park in 1926. Plus, don't forget to watch Ron Paul's double in 1983 - and the awesome Houston Astros uniform he's wearing!
Photograph shows a group of motorcycle policemen, from left to right: "Sergt. J.E. Boyle, L.F. Reilly, W.D. Vaughn, F.S. Tyser, L.D. Redman, D.E. Gailmore, G.P. Waite, R.H. Mansfield, G.M. Little, A. Shockey, W.C. Lewis, [and] Capt. J.A. Abbott" with view of the U.S. Capitol in the background.
An Incredible Look Back at Washington's Metropolitan Police Department in 1922
Take a look back in time at Washington's Metropolitan Police Department in April 1922. Witness an incredible photograph of the officers on their motorcycles, with a view of the U.S. Capitol in the background.

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