Bathing Suit Police at the Tidal Basin
The photograph is Washington police officer Bill Norton measuring the distance between the knee and the swimsuit.
Sports
Andre The Giant Almost Played for the Redskins?
Wait, Andre the Giant tried out for the Washington Redskins? Did that really happen? You have to read more to find out the story.
The Last NFL Team to Integrate Was the Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins were the last NFL team to integrate. Owner George P. Marshall ran a southern-focused media empire.
A Look Back at Howard University and St. John’s College Football Teams in 1904 and 1906
Take a look back at Howard University and St. John’s College football teams from 1904 and 1906. Check out the cool photos and learn about how the school has changed over time.
Check Out These Great Old Team Photos of Georgetown Prep’s JV Basketball Team From 1911
Check out these amazing old team photos of Georgetown Prep’s JV basketball team from 1911. Amazing uniforms! See the current team photo too.
These Boys Look Like They’re Having the Time of Their Lives: A Look Back at Swimming in the Reflecting Pool in the 1920s
Take a look back at a time when swimming in the Reflecting Pool was permitted, even though it wasn’t strictly enforced. Learn why Congress failed to appropriate money for District pools at the time.
Carroll Hall Loses His Left Eye After Being Struck By a Flying Hockey Puck
Carroll Hall, a local newspaper and public relations man, lost his left eye after being struck by a flying hockey puck at a Washington Presidents-New Haven Blades game. Read the article from The Washington Post and Times Herald from December 16th, 1957.
Duke vs. GWU Football Game, November 13th, 1948 – A Completely Lopsided 62-0 Victory for Duke!
On November 13th, 1948, Duke and GWU met in a football game that was lopsided to say the least. Duke won by an incredible 62-0 score – read on to learn more about the game!
Vince Lombardi’s Final Season: From the Redskins to Georgetown Hospital
Reflecting on the life and legacy of Coach Vince Lombardi, from the Green Bay Packers to the Washington Redskins. Read about his impact on the team, and the Super Bowl, in this blog post.