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http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/about/history/ This website articulated the history of the Cherry Blossoms in DC, as well as the history of the festival. The rest of the website ...
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The Willard Hotel: An Illustrated History: Richard Wallace Carr, Marie Pinak Carr: 9780... - 1 views
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anonymous on 26 Feb 14Social/cultural history of famed Willard Hotel --often called the center of Washington more than either the Capitol or the White House or the State Department. Founded in 1847 on land originally owned by Scottish proprietor, David Burnes.
The National Capitol: Its Architecture, Art and History - 0 views
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Written by George Cochrane Hazelton, The National Capitol is an excellent resource for learning about the Architecture, Art and History of Washington, D.C. This book, not only containing a recounting of early labor efforts in the city, provides correspondence and the plans for early D.C.
Pushback: The White Community's Dissent from "Bolling" - 0 views
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Author: Bell Clement. JSTOR: Washington History, Vol. 16, No. 2 (Fall/Winter, 2004/2005), pp. 86-109 This journal article is an example of one sort of material that should be bookmarked and annotated in Zotero rather that Diigo. However, it's an explanation of the context and history of response to Bolling vs Sharpe--DCs equivalent of Brown vs Board of Education. DC required a separate ruling since the 14th Amendment under which Brown was decided applies only to States, not the District of Columbia.
The Design of the National Museum of Natural History - 4 views
http://www.jstor.org/stable/4127992 This museum was the first edition to the National Mall in Washington D.C. and was constructed from 1903-1910. The building was debated about for a long time and...
The History of the Washington Monument - 1 views
http://www.jstor.org/stable/1760884 The Washington Monument was a monument built on the National Mall in Washington D.C. to honor and remember George Washington for all of the service that he has ...
The Lincoln Memorial - 3 views
http://www.jstor.org/stable/40073208 The Lincoln Memorial began construction in 1914 and was finished in 1922. And is faced directly across the reflecting pool from the Washington Monument. Many p...
LGBT in Washington, DC: Our History | washington.org - 0 views
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Quick timeline on Washington DC tourist site of events and people critical to LGBT movement in Washington.
Center Market's Chaotic Exuberance | Streets of Washington - 0 views
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History of the market, its vendors, and regulatory issues in the site's rise and demise
JSTOR: Washington History, Vol. 9, No. 2 (Fall/Winter, 1997/1998), pp. 54-71 - 0 views
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"Safe Haven: A Memoir of Playground Basketball." Paul Wice. The author's family joined "white flight" from the DC neighorhood, Petworth in 1956. He returns 38 years later and talks about what has and what has not changed. http://www.jstor.org/stable/40073295
Image Gallery: Washington, DC, during the Civil War | Smithsonian Institution Archives - 1 views
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The Smithsonian Institution Building provided a bird's eye view of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. The Castle's towers provided a clear view across to battles in Virginia and Maryland. Union soldiers drilled on the grounds surrounding the Institution. And the influx of soldiers and citizens to the nation's capital increased the number of visitors to the Smithsonian's exhibits and programs. These images show how remote the Castle was from downtown Washington and how close it was to nearby Confederate Virginia.
Sports - 4 views
DC is home to many sports teams and one of the most popular MLS clubs with DC United. The RFK stadium which is home to DC United has held many international soccer events and even had attendances o...
The Art of D.C. Politics: Broadsides, Banners, and Bumper Stickers Faye P. Haskins - 3 views
DC is a political city and change comes through politics. The art of the city reflects the political environment. The DC Public Library Washingtoniana room holds much of that art.
The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. - 0 views
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The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. is an excellent resource for modern views on the past of this city. Focusing on public programs, exhibitions, and advertising events and libraries, the Historical Society is a great resource to step into the foray of learning D.C. History.
Battle of Fort Stevens - 2 views
The Battle of Fort Stevens took place in Washington D.C. on July 11th and 12th 1864 during the Civil War. When Confederates. which was led by General Jubal Early went through Maryland only to find ...
H-Net Discussion Networks - Today in DC history: June 8 - Thompson Restaurant case - 1 views
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Summarizes landmark 1953 resuscitating laws on the books since 1870s regarding discrimination, but not enforced. A liberal Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public accommodations in Washington, DC, was illegal.
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Summarizes landmark 1953 resuscitating laws on the books since 1870s regarding discrimination, but not enforced. A liberal Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public accommodations in Washington, DC, was illegal.
Crime In Washington DC - 5 views
http://bit.ly/1ekh2kG This article is focused on ways to prevent crime in Washington DC. Often times, the police will focus on one spot in Washington DC where the crimes happen the most. However, t...
Catalog Record: The White House; an informal history of its... | Hathi Trust Digital Li... - 0 views
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Completely readable online. Published 1937. Hathitrust Digital Library also includes related references. Detailed description of landscape of White House over time, changes by various occupants, development of White House from "country" landscape to formal occupancy of today. Missing? Role of builders and workers, including enslaved workers.
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