Uncovering history from the National Archives. Here's the amazing story of Ho Chi Minh's telegram to Harry Truman on February 28th, 1946. Dig up this amazing bit of history.
This is the story of the 1947 attempted assassination of Senator John W. Bricker of Ohio. Learn how a disgruntled former Capitol policeman tried to 'refresh' the Senator's memory about a financial loss he blamed on Bricker.
Take a look at this amazing photo of Dupont Circle Underpass construction from DDOT Photos. Learn more about the history of the construction and find out what the area looks like today!
The proposed subway would start near Key Bridge, running to Massachusetts Avenue at a point near Union Station and then eastward to the edge of the District.
Read this fascinating article from the Washington Post from April 8th, 1941, when only Boston, New York and Philadelphia had subways. Learn about the traffic problem in Washington at the time and the possibility of a subway being built.
Take a rare look at the Washington Monument in the 1940s, when temporary buildings occupied the current site of the Museum of American History. See the aerial view from the Washington Monument and learn more about the history of the area.
Get an interesting look at traffic heading up Route 1 towards Maryland - you might be surprised to see that it doesn't look that bad! Check out this photo from 1940 for a snapshot of what it looked like then.
Dive into the unexpected DC history found at a parking garage! In this post, explore the Uline Ice Arena and its transformation over the years, from a venue for Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey circus to a site for the Beatles' first American concert.
