The last State of the Union was in 1800 by our second president, John Adams. Thomas Jefferson began the tradition of passing along the state of the union in writing to Congress, allegedly because he felt...
Here is an old photo from May of 1913, showing Woodrow Wilson in a car, driving around Southwest D.C. Woodrow Wilson stands in the front of a convertible automobile stopped in the intersection...
In the Paper, This Day in History / 08.11.2013
Administration Secrecy Gives Rise to Anxiety and False Reports (1913)
Interesting, and yet things never change. I don't know if that makes you feel better or worse ...
Separation of church and state? We've always had issues in this country. Check out this advertisement from 1918. Source: Library of Congress...
Lost History / 25.03.2013
Lost History: D. Mullany’s Saloon
We're trying out a new category called "Lost History" today. We spent a good part of the weekend reading James Goode's excellent (and depressing) book Capital Losses, and wanted to feature some more lost history of D.C. Our...
Going to an Inaugural Ball this weekend? The austerity of Obama's second mirrors the desires articulated by newly elected President Woodrow Wilson. Take a look at the front page of the Washington Herald on Friday, January...
This is another great photo, again from the Library of Congress. The caption states that it is the counting of electoral votes for the 1916 Presidential Election, in which Woodrow Wilson beat Charles Hughes. I'm unclear...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6nhqFIIGR4 This is pretty interesting. Check out this footage of President Wilson at the White House. Related articles Origins of the Political Ad: Woodrow Wilson's 1912 Campaign Film (pbs.org) Video: Wilson, Harding and a Nation Pay Respect to the Unknown...
Exactly one year ago today, one of the most spectacular buildings in Washington was badly damaged by the earthquake that shook our city. So much so, that the...
Amid the implosion of yet another DC council member this week (what part of public trust don't you guys understand?), it's only apropos to post a story...
If Walls Could Talk / 31.01.2012
If Walls Could Talk: The Yellow House at 2513 Cliffbourne Pl. NW – Part 2
This is the second post in a four-part series covering the colorful homes on Cliffbourne Pl. NW, between Calvert St. and Biltmore St. This one is the brightest of the set and it really stands out on a sunny day. Let's now look into the second home ... the one at 2513 Cliffbourne Pl. NW.
Here's a photo I found on Flickr. It's from the Nation's Attic (i.e., The Smithsonian). They have a great set of photos up there, so you should take a look. The photograph below shows sheep grazing near...
Notable People & Places / 12.01.2012
Video: Wilson, Harding and a Nation Pay Respect to the Unknown Soldier (1921)
Here's a video I came across on YouTube of the old president and recently inaugurated one attending the burial ceremony of the Unknown Soldier. President Wilson was instrumental in honoring those "unknown but to God" by having them interred in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-EhKeiNKCw