Slavery & Emancipation in Washington, D.C. – Bibliography
Slavery & Emancipation in Washington, D.C. – Bibliography Timeline to abolition: 1836, “Gag Rule” prohibits discussion in Congress of abolition of slavery 1850 Slave trade abolished in Washington, D.C. Bill … Continue reading
State and Local Tax Burdens on Households in the Metro Area: DC’s Are Lowest
Originally posted on District, Measured:
In 2013, a household in the District’s suburbs with an income of $75,000 paid 9 percent to 25 percent more in state and local taxes than…
Hidden Washington: Tiber Creek
Originally posted on Park View, D.C.:
Tiber Creek (or Goose Creek) is not something many people talk about much any more, much less know about, despite its importance to…
A Day that Changed American History
Circulating Now from NLM By Roxanne Beatty and Jill L. Newmark This week, Circulating Now marks a pivotal event in American history with a short series of posts. 150 years … Continue reading
Abraham Lincoln assassination,
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President Lincoln’s Assassination: 150 Years Later April 14 & 15, 2015 Ford’s Theatre & Petersen House Washington, DC LIVE on American History TV on C-SPAN 2 American History TV, usually … Continue reading
Grant Circle Historic District – approved 2015
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An amended version of the proposed Grant Circle Historic District was approved April 2, 2015 Map: DESIGNATION HEARING Grant Circle Historic District, 4 through 33 Grant Circle, 519 (513) Varnum … Continue reading