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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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Uncovering the History & Origin of Annandale, VA
San Diego Padres Move to Washington for 1974 Season
Electric Lights and the New Era of Progress: Remembering President Woodrow Wilson's Inauguration
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Revisiting the Construction of the Washington DC Metro
Photo of Boyish Kennedy and Nixon
Washington DC Street Names Unveiled: From States to Letters and Numbers
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Washington Was Originally Named Rome, Maryland
Dulles Airport Opening Dedication Footage From 1962
Who Were the Original Land Owners in Washington, DC?
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