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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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A Striking Portrait of Lewis Powell: The Man Who Tried to Kill Secretary of State William Seward
What Is the History of CIA's Langley Headquarters?
Where Was Murder Bay in Washington, DC?
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History of Washington's Suburbs
A Rare Look Back: The Lincoln Memorial in 1917 During Construction
Awesome Old Pan Am Advertisements
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Unbuilt Wonders: The 1912 Alternative Designs for the Lincoln Memorial
Why Is It Named Ballston?
Electric Lights and the New Era of Progress: Remembering President Woodrow Wilson's Inauguration
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