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anonymous

It Happened in Washington, DC, - Gina De Angelis - Google Books - 3 views

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    Quick-fix, feature-story approach to some of DCs major historic events. Includes 1924 World Series Win; Beatles at the Washington Coliseum; Marian Anderson at Lincoln Memorial, Burning of Washington.
Elizabeth Purnell

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 ...

history Washington DC National Mall monument George

started by Elizabeth Purnell on 26 Feb 14 no follow-up yet
Ben Walsh

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 ...

Washington DC history war

started by Ben Walsh on 25 Feb 14 no follow-up yet
Patrick Woolverton

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.
Patrick Woolverton

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.
Patrick Woolverton

The Naval War of 1812 - 0 views

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    A book, written by Theodore Roosevelt, that offers an analysis of the factors that led into, what occurred during and after the war of 1812. This book would provide insight into how the war affected D.C., and also give a glimpse into the mindset of how one of America's most influential presidents might have been influenced by events in the past.
katie douthitt

The Cinco De Mayo Riot of 1991 - 8 views

In Adams Morgan, Mount Pleasant a riot broke out on the 5th of May. A new officer tried to arrest a Salvadoran man for being drunk in public. The police man shot the Salvadoran who was unarmed and ...

Riots AdamsMorgan

started by katie douthitt on 25 Feb 14 no follow-up yet
anonymous

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.

dc history political art cartoons broadsides banners

started by anonymous on 19 Feb 14 no follow-up yet
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