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1917 - State, War, and Navy Building
A Spectacular Sight: 1917 Photo of the State, War, and Navy Building Flying French, U.S., and British Flags
A spectacular sight from 1917: French, U.S., and British flags flying from the State, War, and Navy Building. View the photo and read more here!
Washington Monument from old State, War, and Navy Buildin
Unseen Angle: Dazzling View of the Washington Monument From the Old State, War, and Navy Building
Take a look at this stunning, never-before-seen old photograph of the Washington Monument, as viewed from the old State, War, and Navy Building. Get a unique angle of the Monument and learn more about a historic building in our nation's capital.
State, War and Navy Building
Experience the Grandeur of the State, War and Navy Building Around the Turn of the Century
Take a journey back to the turn of the century with this old photo of the grand State, War and Navy Building. Explore the incredible history and architecture of this remarkable building.
Parade of 'Reds' Here Ends in Arrest of 29 - November 11th, 1928 (Washington Post)
The First Red Scare: A Look Back at the Communist Protest Outside the State, War and Navy Building in 1928
Take a look back at the first Red Scare of the 20th century, when a communist protest outside the State, War and Navy Building in 1928 led to the arrest of 29 people. Learn more about the International Defense League of America and the labor movement pushing socialist or communist ideologies on the working class.
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How Naivety and Trust a Century Ago Would be Met with a Different Response Today
Are people today less trusting, more wary, and more aware? A century ago, when a man asked what would prevent him from planting a bomb, the response was vastly different. Read this blog post to see how times have changed.
Photo showing a portion of the line waiting admission to the White House today
Witnessing History: The Line of People Waiting to Get Into the White House on January 2nd, 1922
Take a look back in time to January 2nd, 1922, when a line of people stretched up 17th St., across Pennsylvania Ave., and down the White House driveway. This is a snapshot of history!
State, War, and Navy Building late 19th century by William Henry Jackson
An Incredible Photo of the State, War, and Navy Building in Washington, D.C. Late 19th Century
This incredible photo of the State, War, and Navy Building in Washington, D.C. was taken by William Henry Jackson some time near the end of the 19th century. View the high-resolution shot and related articles at GhostsofDC.org.

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