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The Mayflower Hotel
The Mayflower Hotel: FDR, Monica Lewinsky and the Walker Hotel and Apartments
The Mayflower Hotel has seen a lot of history, from FDR's famous "Nothing to Fear" speech to Monica Lewinsky's blue dress. Learn more about the "Grande Dame of Washington" and the Walker Hotel and Apartments.
Walter Johnson's wife buried. This photograph was taken at the funeral of Mrs. Walter Johnson, wife of the manager of the Washington baseball club. Those in the picture, reading from left to right, include: Mrs. Frank N. Johnson of Coffeyville, Kas., his mother; Walter Johnson; Edwin Johnson, a son; Edwin R. Roberts, Mayor of Reno candidate for the governorship of Nevada, Mrs. Johnson's father; Carolyn and Robert, two of the younger Johnson children, and at the extreme right, the Rev. Joseph E. Williams, pastor of the Bethesda, Md. Episcopal Church, where the Johnsons worshipped
Remembering Hazel Johnson (née Hazel Lee Roberts): The Tragic Death of Washington Great Walter Johnson's Wife
Remembering Hazel Johnson (née Hazel Lee Roberts): The tragic death of Washington great Walter Johnson's wife on August 1st, 1930 took its toll on the entire nation. Read about the day Walter and Hazel were married and the Baltimore Sun article about her death.
LBJ sent this photo to Lady Bird during their courtship. The caption reads "For Bird--A lovely girl with ideals, principles, intelligence, and refinement from her sincere admirer, Lyndon" (Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library)
Lyndon Johnson Sent This Photo to Lady Bird During Their Courtship
Discover the sweet gesture of love Lyndon Johnson sent to his beloved, Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor, during their courtship. A photo from the National Archives reveals Johnson's touching message of admiration.
1938 policeman from New Mexico
A Wild Story We Dug Up From The Washington Post: A Storybook Arrest On June 5th, 1938
This is a wild story we dug up from the Washington Post. It was published on June 5th, 1938 and features a storybook arrest; two automobiles were struck by the fleeing motorist! With a photo from 1938, you can get a feel for the era. #WashingtonPost #StorybookArrest #June5th1938
Washington, D.C., circa 1931. "Department of Commerce under construction from top of National Press Building looking down 14th Street." Willard Hotel at right. Large format negative by Theodor Horydczak.
Unbelievable: Incredible Image of Department of Commerce Under Construction from Shorpy
Unbelievable! Check out this incredible image of the Department of Commerce under construction from the top of the National Press Building looking down 14th Street. Willard Hotel at right. From Shorpy.com.
Greenbelt as seen from the air during construction (Library of Congress)
The Fascinating History of Greenbelt, Maryland: A New Deal Public Cooperative Community
Learn the fascinating history of Greenbelt, Maryland, a public cooperative community created during the New Deal. Find out how it was one of three green towns planned by the U.S. Resettlement Administration and how it cost the government $7.4 million to build.
parade in honor of Nicaraguan President - May 5th, 1939
A Parade in Honor of Nicaraguan President Gen. Anastasio Somoza, May 5th, 1939
This is a photograph of a parade in honor of Nicaraguan President Gen. Anastasio Somoza, visiting the city in 1939. The parade was captured in a photo that was recently discovered in the Library of Congress.
Aug. 8, 1936. Washington, D.C. "Safety first for this Miss. Equipped with bumpers fore and aft, 4-year-old Betty Buck is taking no unnecessary chances as she tries her first pair of roller skates." Harris & Ewing glass negative.
Back from Memorial Day: Little Girl Tries Roller Skating with Pillow Bumpers
After a Memorial Day break, we're back and ready to tell you the story of a brave little girl who tried roller skating with pillows to cushion her in case of a fall. (140 Characters)
Washington, D.C., July 11, 1939. There comes a time each year when things around Capitol Hill need a bit of fresh paint, flagpoles no exception. Here is the flagpole over the Senate Office Building getting its new paint job, curiously enough, from a steeple-jack named Tarzan--Jack Tarzan
The Man Painting the Flagpole at the Capitol Building on July 11, 1939 - Jack Tarzan
This is an interesting photo of a man precariously perched on a flag pole near the Capitol Building. It was taken on July 11th, 1939 as the man (Jack Tarzan) was painting the flagpole. The safety equipment of the day looks a little weak. Here's the story of Jack Tarzan and his painting job at the Capitol Building.
6431 Barnaby St. NW
A Glimpse into the Past: 6431 Barnaby St. NW in 1935
Take a time machine back to 1935 with this advertisement for 6431 Barnaby St. NW. Wow, you can barely renovate a bathroom for this amount of money today! Get a glimpse into the past with this advertisement.

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