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The Royal Visit to the White House in 1960: When Mary Jean Eisenhower Detoured Traffic
In September 1960, the U.S. and Japan celebrated 100 years of diplomatic relations with a state visit. An amusing article was published in the Washington Post detailing the state dinner at the White House, including when Mary Jean Eisenhower detoured traffic. Read the full story here!
Hillcrest Heights real estate advertisement - September 23rd, 1961
Expanding our Reach: Ghosts of DC Looks at Hillcrest Heights
We're expanding our reach at Ghosts of DC! Check out this real estate advertisement from Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, just outside the District border on Southern Ave. Se. Send us your suggestions for other neighborhoods and communities to explore!
9:30 Club
Exploring the 9:30 Club: A Tour of D.C.'s Legendary Music Venue
Explore the legendary 9:30 Club in D.C. with us! From Rage Against the Machine to James Brown, the walls of this local music venue have seen it all. Check out our tour and share your memories in the comments!
Police raid a gambler's den. Several loads of book makers were taken from the E. St. address by the police (Library of Congress)
A Gambling Bust in 1925 Washington DC: From Dice to Drafts to the American Gaming Association
On January 31st, 1925, police raided a restaurant on E Street in Washington DC and arrested 57 people for illegal dice games. 40 years later, the same block housed the American Gaming Association. Read the story of Louis Chipouras, arrested both times!
Washington National Cathedral at twilight
Three Things That Happened at Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral at twilight Exactly one year ago today, one of the most spectacular buildings in Washington was badly damaged by the earthquake that shook our city. So much so, that the repairs are going to cost millions of dollars and keep it under scaffolding for several years. If you love this building like we do, consider donating a few bucks to help restore this national treasure. You can give money online, so it’s effortless. And since we love this building so much,...
JFK in the Oval Office
Revisiting the Oval Office with John F Kennedy in Rare Old Film Footage (in German)
Relive the days of John F Kennedy in the Oval Office with this rare old film footage. The narration in this clip is in German - revisit the past with JFK and experience a piece of history!
LBJ in the White House with his dogs Him and Her
The Tragic Story of President Johnson's Pet Beagle Run Over by the White House Limousine
On June 15th, 1966, President Johnson's beagle was accidentally run over by the White House limousine in the driveway. Here's the heartbreaking report from the Washington Post the following day.
Kennedy and Shermarke in 1962
The Forgotten State Visit Of Prime Minister Shermarke To The White House 361 Days Before Kennedy's Assassination
Discover the forgotten state visit of Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, Prime Minister of the Somali Republic, to the White House on November 27th, 1962 - 361 days before Kennedy's assassination. View the rare film footage and the gift he gave the President!
President and Mrs. Kennedy arrive in San Antonio - November 21st, 1963 (Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum)
President Kennedy's Non-Political Texas Trip, Two Days Before He Was Assassinated
On November 20th, 1963, President Kennedy made a 'non-political' trip to Texas, the Vice President's home state. Two days later, he was assassinated. Read more here to learn about the events leading up to his tragic death.
George, Lenore and Mitt (14) Romney at Detroit news conference after announcing he would see Republican nomination for governor of Michigan (February 10th, 1962)
George Romney's Klutzy Maneuvers at the White House in 1967
Take a look at a Washington Post article from 1967 detailing the klutzy maneuvers of then-presidential candidate George Romney (father of current presidential candidate Mitt Romney) at the White House. Photos included!

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