Explore the unique posters of the Work Projects Administration (WPA) from 1936 to 1943, including the one below which shows the Navy asking to borrow your binoculars to help prevent attacks at sea. View 907 digitized posters at the Library of Congress!
Join us as we uncover the mystery of the 1940 Treasury Target Range in Washington, D.C. We'll explore the range's shielded lights, electrically operated targets, sound proofing, and more. Learn the history behind this fascinating piece of history.
In 1949, Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro opposed building an airport in Virginia to relieve Washington's air traffic. Check out this article from The Washington Post to learn more about the story. #GhostsOfDC #1940s #Airport #DCA #BWI #Dulles
On November 13th, 1948, Duke and GWU met in a football game that was lopsided to say the least. Duke won by an incredible 62-0 score - read on to learn more about the game!
In December 1941, as a precautionary measure, the Library of Congress transported 5,000 boxes of materials to 3 locations of "relative security." We can thank Davidson Modern Movers for saving one set of these documents. Read the story of this amazing event here!
GoDCer Chris graciously shared an aerial photo of Washington from the 1940s. Compare and contrast it to the Google Map for a fascinating look into the past.
Remember this super ugly Giant on Wisconsin Ave. near the Cathedral? It's soon going to be the new Cathedral Commons! This old photo was taken in the summer of 1942.
Take a look at this incredible photo from the Library of Congress, showing a large group of people on 13th St. NW. This is a fascinating glimpse into the past!
