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A Munchkin in Washington: The Story of Julius Daranyi, Midget Traffic Cop
Follow the story of Julius Daranyi, a midget traffic cop in Washington DC in 1924. Relive this unique moment in history, complete with original Washington Post article, photographs, and related articles.
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A Look at the Amazing Anti-Flirt Club and Their "Anti-Flirt Week" from 1923
Why Is There No J Street in Washington, DC?
If You're a D.C. History Nerd, You'll Find This Fascinating: A Look at the Capitol in 1814
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Which President Got a Speeding Ticket on a Horse?
Electric Lights and the New Era of Progress: Remembering President Woodrow Wilson's Inauguration
A Look Back at the Construction of the Memorial Bridge in the 1930s
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Where Was Murder Bay in Washington, DC?
Now This is Cool: Check Out the Washington Times Pocket Directory of Apartments from 1914
Exploring Washington's Lost Neighborhoods of the Late 19th Century
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