Ghosts of DC

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Military

Washington has been a military city since its founding, from the Civil War forts that ringed the capital to the Pentagon across the river. These posts cover the soldiers, bases, battles, and defense history that have shaped the DC area over more than two centuries.

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Farragut Square circa 1881 (maritimequest.com)Three Random Stories About Farragut SquareMar 7, 2012Babe Ruth signs up for the New York National GuardBabe Ruth in the National Guard: His 1924 Visit to PershingFeb 1, 2012Mr. & Mrs. Lindbergh at Bolling Field (1929)Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh at Bolling Field, 1929Jan 25, 2012Woodrow Wilson’s Role in Honoring the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National CemeteryJan 12, 2012The Waller-Stuart Wedding of 1887: Daughter of Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart Weds in Staunton, VAJan 6, 2012
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