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.
Take a trip down memory lane with the Washington Post newspaper from 1969. Also, remember the My Lai Massacre of 1969, when explicit photos were first published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer after Seymour Hersh broke the story.
Get a glimpse into the past and learn what was considered appropriate attire for the 1969 inauguration of Richard Nixon. Learn more about the formal dress code and where to buy a "Club Coat" for the ceremony.
Explore the streets of Georgetown, DC and uncover the homes of three notable United States Senators all named John - JFK, Kerry and Edwards - who all ran for president. Learn about their homes and their impact on the nation.
Uncovering a piece of history: see the letter John F. Kennedy sent on Inauguration Day 1961 nominating his cabinet and watch his amazing inauguration address.
Stuart Davidson, Harvard grad and investment banker, opened Clyde's of Georgetown in 1963. Learn the story behind the name of the flagship restaurant, its connection to the River Clyde in Scotland, and some fun trivia about the place!
Did you know that Jim Henson, the creator of Kermit and Miss Piggy, was raised in the D.C. area? Learn more about his early years and watch clips of his first show, Sam and Friends, from 1955-1961.
Explore Washington, D.C. through the eyes of GoDCer Tony - a D.C. native. Tony's father was a pilot with Eastern Airlines and he's shared some of his photos, including shots of National Airport (not Reagan), the 1962 MLB All-Star Game at D.C. Stadium (i.e., RFK) and more!
Take a look at the incredible ad placed by the Watergate complex in the Washington Post on the day of President Nixon's 1969 inauguration. You can click the image to view a larger copy.
Discover three fascinating stories from the history of Dorchester House in Kalorama, from a robbery at gunpoint to a house fire that killed an elderly woman to a ban on dogs in the building.
