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American University

American University was founded by an act of Congress in 1893 and has occupied its Massachusetts Avenue campus in Northwest DC since 1914. The university has a distinctive place in Washington history, hosting presidential addresses, serving as a military training ground during both World Wars, and playing a role in some of the city’s most significant moments. These posts explore AU’s history and its place in the DC story.

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Pauline Floyd in 1922 (Shorpy)Pauline Floyd: Youngest Woman to Practice Before the Supreme CourtMay 2, 2022Camp Leach 1918Camp Leach: Chemical Weapons at American University in WWINov 19, 2019American University in 1916Can You Recognize This Old Photo of American University?Jul 29, 2014

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The Best Commencement Speeches Given in Washington, DCJun 16, 2014views of Washington from American UniversityA Look Back at Washington in 1914: Views of American University Near TenleytownMar 5, 20131903 Baist real estate map of Spring Valley and American UniversityExplore the 1903 Baist Map of Spring Valley and American University ParkFeb 21, 2013Spring Valley Baist real estate map in 1913Spring Valley DC: Miller-Built Homes and Bucky HarrisJul 25, 2012American University College of History building circa 1918 (Library of Congress)Hurst Hall: History of American University’s Oldest BuildingJul 10, 2012The Grateful Dead Played a Free Show at AU in 1972: What Was the Review?Apr 16, 2012
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