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"Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, Va., 1958-63. Eero Saarinen, architect. Mobile lounges." A sort of giant rolling jetway (mostly out of frame at left) that carried passengers at Dulles from terminal to plane. The stair truck supported the gangway. 120mm color transparency by Balthazar Korab.

Boarding a Flight at Dulles in the 1960s

Did you know that Dulles Airport was the first airport in the world build for jet aircraft? This photo shows passengers boarding an Eastern Airlines' Douglas DC-8

Only the Dallas Cowboys Saved the Washington Redskins from Complete Disaster in 1961

In 1961, the Washington Redskins were the only NFL team without a black player on their roster. Dallas Cowboys saved the Redskins from complete disaster that year, and the power of the federal government, coupled with the Redskins' owner, forced the 'Skins to integrate. Learn more about how the Redskins overcame their all-white team in 1961.

Uncovering a Rare Home Run Derby Video between Mickey Mantle and Harmon Killebrew

Check out this rare video of a home run derby from 1960 between Mickey Mantle and Harmon Killebrew. We uncovered this clip from YouTube and our research suggests it was filmed just before the team moved to Minnesota to become the Twins.

A Blast From The Past: Check Out This 1961 Mercedes-Benz Advertisement

Take a look back in time to June 23rd, 1961. Check out this advertisement for Mercedes-Benz, which was printed in The Washington Post. You can still go to the same address today to purchase a Mercedes-Benz.

Help Us Identify South Dakota Ave., NE in this 1963 Photo

We found this photo of South Dakota Ave., NE from 1963 at the Library of Congress and need help from GoDCers to identify where these homes are, and if they're still standing today. Have any thoughts?

Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. [Leaders of the march], 08/28/1963

The Momentous 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. Captured in a Photo

Take a look at this remarkable photo from the August 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. See the leaders of the march standing in the Lincoln Memorial! Source: U.S. National Archives.

Celebrity Attendees at the '63 March on Washington: Sammy Davis Jr., Charlton Heston, and Harry Belafonte

Take a look at the famous trio of celebrities who attended the '63 March on Washington: Sammy Davis Jr., Charlton Heston, and Harry Belafonte. See photos from the event!

Wisconsin Avenue, NW, south of O Street at "rush hour" (June 30, 1960).

A Look Back at "Rush Hour" in 1960s DC

Take a look back in time to 1960s Washington, DC, when the streets were filled with cars and buses during what looked like "rush hour." See the photo and read the story of the days before streetcar tracks were taken out.

The clean-cut collegiate looks of these two young peace activists do not fit the common stereotype of the long-haired radicals and "peaceniks" who protested against the escalating war in Southeast Asia. They were joined by several hundred thousand anti-war protestors who descended upon the nation's capitol to dissent against what they believed was an immoral war.

Peace Activists Join Hundreds of Thousands Protesting the Vietnam War

Be inspired by these two young peace activists who joined several hundred thousand protestors in Washington DC to dissent against what they believed was an immoral war. See their photo on Estella Gonzalez's pinboard.

Kennedy throwing out the first pitch in 1962

A Look Back at the 1962 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at the D.C. Stadium

Take a look back at the 1962 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, held at the new D.C. Stadium (now RFK). See President John F. Kennedy throw out the first pitch in this historic game.

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