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1915 Map of Racially Segregated D.C. Schools
This 1915 map shows the segregated schools of Washington. Integration wouldn't begin until 1954.
Uncovering the History of Phoebe Hearst Elementary School
Learn the history of Phoebe Hearst Elementary School in North Cleveland Park, a school dedicated to the philanthropist, feminist, and suffragist. Find out why it's named after her, and learn about her influential work in early education.
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Photo of Boyish Kennedy and Nixon
History of the Drinking Age in Washington, D.C.
What Did Columbia Heights Look Like After the 1968 Riots?
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History Behind Lion Statues in House of Cards Opening Credits
Metro's 17-Foot Long "Experimental Station" in 1968
Exploring Prince George's Plaza in the "Wonder Years" Era
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Three Sisters Island Legend in the Potomac
Who Were the Original Land Owners in Washington, DC?
A Look at Maine Ave. SW in 1865, Right Around the Time of President Lincoln's Assassination
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