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James Brown at Richard Nixon's Inauguration: Wait, What?
Believe it or not, James Brown, Godfather of Soul, performed at Richard Nixon's 1969 inauguration. Learn why he accepted the gig and how his relationship with Nixon changed over time.
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1891 Map of Street Sweeping
Why Is It Named Trinidad?
Why Is It Named Centreville?
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Washington DC Street Names Unveiled: From States to Letters and Numbers
Exploring Prince George's Plaza in the "Wonder Years" Era
A Rare Look Back: The Lincoln Memorial in 1917 During Construction
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Petworth in the 1930s
Taking a Tour of the Dupont Underground: Stepping Back in Time to 1955
1886 Plan to Fill In and Build Over Rock Creek
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Amazing View From Capitol Dome in 1863
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Electric Lights and the New Era of Progress: Remembering President Woodrow Wilson's Inauguration
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1916 Convention of Former Slaves in Washington
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