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This building was erected in 1859 for The Corcoran Gallery of Art founded by William Wilson Corcoran banker and philanthropist Designated for use of the United States Court of Claims by Act of Congress. Approved March 3, 1901 Nation…
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1836 home of Francis Preston Blair Editor of Globe Also of Montgomery Blair Attorney for Dred Scott Postmaster General in the Cabinet of Abraham Lincoln Occupied by George Bancroft, Historian General Robert E. Lee was here offered comm…
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White House policemanwho gave his life in defense ofthe President of the United Stateshere at the Blair House, November 1, 1950 "For loyalty, bravery and heroismbeyond the call of duty." Presented by National Sojournersin commemoration of hi…
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National Historical MarkerThe Blair HousePurchased in 1836by Francis P. Blair, Sr.,friend of Andrew Jackson,publisher of the Washington "Globe"and the "Congressional Globe."Inherited by his son, Montgomery Blair,Attorney for Dred Scott,Postmaster …
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From 1924 to 1938, rooms of the Lee House were the first headquarters of the reserve officers association of the United States. Founded in 1922 by General of the Armies John J. Pershing to assure an adequate national security, ROA had as an early …
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Erected 1858 Home of Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee, U.S. Navy and Elizabeth Blair Lee, to whom it was given by her father, Francis Preston Blair. Admiral Lee commanded the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War. Home also of…
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This plaque marks the home ofFrancis Preston Blair (1791-1876)Founder and Editor ofThe Globe (1830-1845)A newspaper which championedDemocratic causes and vigorous journalismnotably during the administration ofPresident Andrew Jacksonin whose "kitc…
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