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Margaret Gorman in 1921 (Library of Congress)Margaret Gorman: DC Teen Crowned First Miss America in 1921Feb 6, 2013March 22, 1924. Washington, D.C. "Theodore Roosevelt III, boxing." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.Teddy Roosevelt III Boxing in a 1924 National Photo Company Glass NegativeJan 18, 2013Washington, D.C., 1920. "Gripp, Mathew, [Nathan] Lahn, Troske -- Gallaudet U." Gridiron stars of the first college for the deaf, credited with inventing the football huddle in the 1920s as a way to keep its signed plays secret.Uncovering History: How the Gallaudet University Football Team Invented the Football Huddle in the 1920sDec 5, 2012Nov. 28, 1921. Washington, D.C. "Marion Leech." Daughter of sportsman and tennis impresario Abner Y. Leech Jr., and whose fans evidently could not contain themselves. National Photo Co. Collection glass negative.Marion Leech in Colorized Photos from Shorpy: Daughter of Abner Y. LeechOct 11, 2012The 1942 NFL Championship Game: Washington Redskins vs. Chicago BearsSep 7, 2012Lacross game at Central High School circa 1930 (Shorpy)Check out this Photo from 1930: A Lacrosse Game at Central High SchoolJul 25, 2012Georgetown University football team in 1927 (source: georgetown.edu)Hilltop Football Victory Wins Bride for Student: The 1928 Story of Marjorie Morris and F Stanley NishwitzJul 23, 2012Wish You Were Here photo (1975)Pink Floyd Plays the Capital Centre in 1975 on the Day MKULTRA is Brought to Public AttentionJun 27, 2012Michael Jordan on court at career finaleMichael Jordan’s Last Seasons: Two Years With the WizardsJun 4, 2012
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