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Frederick Douglass: A Self-Made Man and Advocate for Equal Education in Washington
Frederick Douglass was a self-made man and advocate for equal education in Washington. He served on the Board of Trustees for Howard University for 25 years, giving speeches and raising money to help the students. Read about his impact and legacy.
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History of Washington's Suburbs
Photo of Boyish Kennedy and Nixon
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Electric Lights and the New Era of Progress: Remembering President Woodrow Wilson's Inauguration
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A Look Back at Columbia Heights in 1951: A Photo of 11th and Kenyon St. NW
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