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This Retro Metro Infomercial from the 1970s Is Amazing!
Check out this amazing retro DC Metro infomercial from the 1970s! Thanks to GoDCer Harrison for sharing this awesome find on InTheCapital.
Washington, D.C. in 1973
A Rare Look at Washington, D.C. in 1973
Take a rare look at Washington, D.C. back in 1973! See the White House, Lafayette Park, the Washington Monument, and the Potomac in this amazing shot.
F St. in 1970
What D.C. Looked Like in 1970: Check Out This Amazing Photo from DDOT
Take a look back in time to see what D.C. looked like in 1970 with this amazing photo from DDOT. See how different the city was and how far it has come since then!
Mad Hatter DC
A Look Back at the History of 1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Home of Mad Hatter
Take a look back at the history of 1319 Connecticut Ave NW in Dupont Circle, home of the Mad Hatter! We uncover the stories of Mrs. Cordley's antiques store, The Jenny Shoppe, Wig Fair and more.
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.
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin's 1975 Performance at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland
If you were at the Capital Centre on February 10th, 1975, you were one of 18,800 lucky fans witnessing Led Zeppelin's performance. Learn about the show, the arrests, and the setlist here!
President Ford and Dick Cheney on Air Force One
A Rare Look at Gerald Ford and Dick Cheney on Air Force One
Take a rare look at Gerald Ford and Dick Cheney on Air Force One back in September 1976. Learn more about the history of this iconic plane at GhostsofDC.org.
Gabon inauguration - James Brown
James Brown at Richard Nixon's Inauguration: Wait, What?
Believe it or not, James Brown, Godfather of Soul, performed at Richard Nixon's 1969 inauguration. Learn why he accepted the gig and how his relationship with Nixon changed over time.
three women at Tysons Corner in 1971
Maybe A GoDCer Recognizes These Women Shopping at Hecht's in Tysons Corner in 1971
Do you recognize the women in this photo from 1971? They are shopping at Hecht's in Tysons Corner, three years after it opened as the largest enclosed mall in the world. Can you identify them?
Zebra Room
When House Speaker Carl Albert Hit Two Cars on Capitol Hill
This is an article from the Washington Post on September 11th, 1972, when House Speaker Carl Albert, driven by too many drinks, hit two vehicles on Capitol Hill. Read this great story to find out what happened next!

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