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Photograph shows the ruins of a store in Washington, D.C., that was destroyed during the riots that followed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Investigating the Location of an American Rescue Workers Thrift Store Destroyed During the 1968 DC Riots
Join us as we investigate the location of an American Rescue Workers Thrift Store destroyed during the 1968 DC Riots. We need your help identifying the buildings and whether they are still standing today.
view of Washington from the east
A Look Back in Time: Capturing Washington in the 1960s from the East
Take a look back in time with this series of photos capturing Washington in the 1960s as viewed from the east. Explore the scenery and architecture of the city in this special collection of images.
Providence Hospital in the early 1900s (Library of Congress)
The History of Providence Hospital and the Fight to Save Providence Park
Learn the history of Providence Hospital, the oldest hospital in Washington, DC, and the fight to save Providence Park, the green space that now occupies the original hospital site.
Uline Arena
Unexpected DC History Goes Unnoticed at a Parking Garage
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.
1500 Mass. Ave advertisement - January 26th, 1969 (Washington Post)
Take a Look at This Incredible Ad from 1969 in the Washington Post
Take a look at this incredible ad from January 26th, 1969 in the Washington Post. You know the building - check it out on Google Street View!
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Digging Deeper into the Red Capitol Dome Photo
Yesterday Tom shared a somewhat jarring photo of the Capitol dome -- colored red. After a bit of digging, we now know that the Capitol's re-painting (and temporary red coloring) happened in April 1960. Read more about this photo and a shiny red Metro train unexpectedly painted red!
John Thompson - Class of 1960
The Archbishop John Carroll Lions: DC’s Best-Ever High School Hoopsters
Revisit the magical and majestic memories of DC's best-ever high school basketball team, the Archbishop John Carroll Lions, who reeled off a 55-game winning streak from 1958 to 1960, and their courageous efforts in racial integration.
Wounded servicemen arriving from Vietnam at Andrews Air Force Base
A Powerful Photograph from March 8th, 1968: Wounded Servicemen Arriving from Vietnam at Andrews Air Force Base
This powerful photograph from March 8th, 1968 shows a wounded serviceman being carried off a military transport plane after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base from Vietnam.
The Beatles at D.C. Stadium in 1966
"Bigger Than Jesus" Beatles Play D.C. Stadium in '66
Beatles became embroiled in a massive controversy with John Lennon's incendiary comments.
Metro Center today
The History of Washington DC's Metro Center Station
Learn about the history of Washington DC's Metro Center Station, from the 1969 plans for the station to the current hub of the DC Metro. Discover stories about the station's construction and how it became the bustling hub it is today.

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