The Unlikely Fairy Tale of Baron Bodisco and Harriet Williams: A May-December Romance in Gtown
Russia’s ambassador Baron de Bodisco was nearly 60 when he married 16-year-old Georgetown schoolgirl Harriet Williams.
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A Glimpse Into History: An Old Photograph of the Cuban Embassy on 16th Street
Get a glimpse into history with this amazing old photograph of the Cuban Embassy on 16th Street. See the image and read more about it from the Library of Congress!
The Italian Embassy at 16th and Fuller: A Sad Reminder of What It Once Was
The Italian embassy at 16th & Fuller is a tragic reminder of its former glory. Learn the history of this sad building and what it used to be in its heyday.
Exploring Canada’s Diplomatic History in Washington, DC: Vincent Massey and the 1927 “New Kids in Class
Explore the diplomatic history between Canada and the US through the 1927 arrival of Vincent Massey, the first Canadian diplomat posted to Washington, DC. Learn more about the “new kids in class” phenomenon and how embassies are accepted into their new community.
Exploring the History of the Kenyan Embassy in Washington D.C.
From the former residence of California’s Senator James Phelan to the Embassy of Sweden and then the Embassy of Kenya, explore the history of the Kenyan Embassy in Washington D.C. Learn about the royal visit, the accidental vandalism and the 40th anniversary celebration of the embassy.
If Walls Could Talk: Embassy of Ireland
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 … Read more