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#BlackHistoryMonth. @America250 The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (today is his adopted birthday) is a classic of literature written by himself, an #American Slave. A 1st edition copy is @folgerlibrary, easily viewed on tour of Capitol Hill: buff.ly/483o372

#OTD in #history, 1967, the #USA ratified the 25th Amendment. Following the #JFK assassination, the Amendment clarified and established the rules of Presidential succession. In so doing, it helped ensure—even in the wake of tragedy—the #American experiment continues. #America250

With guild of professional Tour Guide Washington DC Mount Vernon update

It’s @nfl #SuperBowl Sunday! @seahawks v @patriots. The football huddle was invented @gallaudetu @visitwashsington in 1894. When Paul Hubbard, E-'96, realized opposing teams were reading Gallaudet's football plays, he began the huddle, which was later adopted by hearing teams.

#President Thomas Jefferson of @TJMonticello chose the site of @mbwdc to be not far from the #WhiteHouse. Perhaps so his beloved @usmc Band could play there often. Celebrate @America250 in #DC during parade season. dcmilitarytour.com/tour/united-st…

The Korean War Memorial always looks its best in a heavy frost. Worth a visit in wintertime. @NationalMallNPS @thenationalmall @America250 dcmilitarytour.com/tour/washingto…

A significant one-year long @mountvernon mansion renovation in preparation for @America250 is nearly complete. All the mansion rooms are available for view including the #Washington bedroom, 1st floor guest bedroom, and dining room.

One of the great treats @mountvernon is observing the blacksmiths shape metal. Each of the historic buildings on site receive their repair metals (eg. hinges, pad-eyes, locks, hooks) from items made by the ancient method in this shop. dcmilitarytour.com/tour/mount-ver…

Happy #MLKDay, #MartinLutherKingJr, #IHaveADream, #MLK, #MLKJr, #MLKQuote, #Equality, #Justice, #Peace, #CivilRights, #SocialJustice, #MLKLegacy @NationalMallNPS @nationalmall dcmilitarytour.com/tour/washingto…

The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns @arlingtonnatl. The @USArmy Sergeant of the Guard gives patrons instructions on how to properly view the ceremony. Wintertime is such an intimate time to view the change. dcmilitarytour.com/tour/arlington…

There are perhaps 20 days per year in the Washington area when the sky is this blue. Ordinarily, in the wintertime. Not only do we celebrate @America250 this year but also the 250th anniversary of @USMC. The @USMC Memorial is just steps from @ArlingtonNatl dcmilitarytour.com/tour/arlington…

Waiting at @VirginiaDMV and observing the showcase of #Veteran themed tags available including @uscg, @usmc, and @usnavalacademy

Managed by @douglasdevdc the historic Uline arena, in the eclectic NoMa @washingtondc neighborhood, hosted the first integrated @NBA game. Earl Lloyd grew up 8 miles away from there in @AlexandriaVA

#OnThisDay in 1865, the Lincoln Conspirator Trial began. The proceedings took place at the Washington Arsenal, now Fort McNair @JBMHH. The makeshift courtroom survives. buff.ly/3Ukz158

#OnThisDay 160 years ago in the life of #JohnWilkesBooth: The @USArmy jurists hand down the following verdicts: Death for Powell, Surratt, Atzerodt, and Herold. Prison for four others including @DrMuddHouse. Pictured is the courtroom docket. @JBMHH  dcmilitarytour.com/tour/john-wilk…

Happy #WestVirginiaDay. Francis Pierpont is the “Father of WV.” During the #CivilWar, he served as Governor of the Restored State of Virginia here @AlexandriaVA. His statue is @uscapitol Statuary Hall.

#OnThisDay 160 years ago in the life of #JohnWilkesBooth: The news in the afternoon paper. @FordsTheatreNPS @FordsEDU dcmilitarytour.com/tour/john-wilk…

#OnThisDay 160 years ago in the life of #JohnWilkesBooth: Shot & paralyzed by Sgt Boston Corbett of @USArmy @I_LOVE_NY 16th Cavalry, Booth is led to the Garrett House porch. Shown his hands he uttered his last words “Useless, useless!”  @VisitVirginia. dcmilitarytour.com/tour/john-wilk…

It’s #NationalHistoricMarkerWeekend. Here are four of our @VisitVirginia favorites. @wgpfoundation @ManassasNPS @MountVernon dcmilitarytour.com

#OnThisDay in the life of #JohnWilkesBooth. Today is #NationalHistoricMarkerDay. Here are four of our Booth Escape Favorites. @wgpfoundation @DrMuddHouse