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When Did Metro Open in D.C.?
Metro in Washington DC opened on March 27th, 1976. All rides were free that day on the 4.6 miles of tracks.
Mary Surratt Boarding House is Now a Chinese Restaurant
Mary Surratt's boarding house is a Chinese restaurant, still standing just around the corner from Gallery Place Metro. Today, it's Wok and Roll.
The Incredible Story of Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office in Washington, DC
Discover the incredible story of Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office in Washington, DC. Watch the C-SPAN video to learn how a construction worker discovered the true identity of the building and saved it from demolition.
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Who Were the Original Land Owners in Washington, DC?
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Why Is It Named Reston?
Shaw, Mt. Vernon Square, and Dupont Circle: A 19th-Century Property Value Comparison
Washington DC Street Names Unveiled: From States to Letters and Numbers
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History Behind Lion Statues in House of Cards Opening Credits
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1916 Convention of Former Slaves in Washington
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