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Geronimo

Geronimo and Five Other Indian Chiefs in Teddy Roosevelt’s Inaugural Parade in 1905

December 21, 2021June 20, 2014 by ghostsofdc

Discover the amazing story of how Geronimo and five other Western Indian chiefs attended and celebrated Teddy Roosevelt’s inaugural parade in Washington, DC in 1905. Click the image for a larger version.

Categories Historical Events Tags 1900s, Geronimo, Teddy Roosevelt 1 Comment

Discovering the Story of Officer Sprinkle and the Inspiration for our Logo

December 29, 2021April 22, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Learn the incredible story of Officer Sprinkle and how it led to the inspiration for our logo. Read the original biography from the 1908 Metropolitan Police Department’s official history book, plus the original photo that inspired it!

Categories A Personal Story, From GoDCers Tags 1890s, Geronimo, Metropolitan Police Department, Officer Sprinkle 4 Comments
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