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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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San Diego Padres Move to Washington for 1974 Season
This Retro Metro Infomercial from the 1970s Is Amazing!
Three Sisters Bridge Across the Potomac Was Never Built
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A Striking Portrait of Lewis Powell: The Man Who Tried to Kill Secretary of State William Seward
Shark Attacks in the Potomac in 1911?
Hear the Voice of Walter Johnson, The Greatest Pitcher of All Time
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Remember the Red Capitol Dome? Here's Another Great View of It
Who Was Frank Morris? He Escaped Alcatraz.
Amazing View From Capitol Dome in 1863
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