We came across a fascinating article from March 17th, 1939, printed in The New York Times. This was a few days after Nazi Germany invaded and occupied Czechoslovakia.
I was going to go with a title about Canadians coming in peace this time, but I did not want to re-start the old “who burned down the White House?” argument all over again. Indeed, Canada has...
If Walls Could Talk / 11.09.2012
If Walls Could Talk: Embassy of Kenya
Our last embassy version of "If Walls Could Talk" was quite popular, so here's another one from the same part of town, Sheridan Circle. California's...
In January 1860, the Tokugawa shogunate sent a delegation to the United States with the primary objective of ratifying the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation (aka, the Harris Treaty). Commodore Matthew Perry (not Chandler) had opened Japan (forcefully)...
St. Patrick's Day has come and gone, but that is only the climax of the love affair between our country and The Emerald Isle.
Everyone has, or claims to have, some link back to Ireland. My wife firmly places her heritage on that island, but alas, I trace my roots back to Ayrshire and the Scottish Lowlands -- I don't think the Irish will hold this against me.
Everyone's favorite country is a great one to kick off a twist on our favorite series "If Walls Could Talk" ... the embassies version. Given the grandeur of the homes along Mass Ave. and scattered throughout the city, these are sure to uncover some great stories. I'm sure the Embassy of Ireland at 2234 Massachusetts Ave. NW holds many fascinating tales.