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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5OG_renaissance-mayflower-hotel_Washington-DC.html
This hotel opened February 18, 1925. Its first major event was the inaugural ball of President Calvin Coolidge. It has entertained every president since and has been the residence of a number of vice presidents, cabinet members, supreme court just…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5L2_korean-war-veterans-memorial_Washington-DC.html
[Inscription: Panel 1]:Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met. 1950 * Korea * 1953 [Panel 2]:Freedom Is Not Free [Panel 3]:Dead: U.S.A. 54,246; U.N. 6…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5KR_the-freedom-bell_Washington-DC.html
Dedicated to the spirit of the Bicentennial on behalf of the children of our nation.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5F9_christopher-columbus_Washington-DC.html
To the memory of Christopher Columbus whose high faith and indominable courage gave to mankind a new world. Born MCDXXXVI - Died MDIV
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5B7_delaware-avenue-columbus-circle-ne_Washington-DC.html
Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, this was the world's largest train station when it opened - the station and terminal zone originally covered approximately 200 acres and included 75 miles of tracks. For over half a century its coffered ceilings a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM593_william-tecumseh-sherman_Washington-DC.html
"On no earthly account will I do any act or think any thought hostile to or in defiance of the old government of the United States."Alexandria, Louisiana, January 18, 1861 "Wars legitimate object is more perfect peace."Washington, D.C., Februar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54P_charles-sumner-school-museum-and-archives_Washington-DC.html
17th and M Streets, NWThis school, completed in 1872, was one of three public elementary schools built for DC's black children just after the Civil War. Its name honors U.S. Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, who fought to abolish slavery he…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZB_original-patentees-memorial_Washington-DC.html
To the original Patentees prior to 1700 whose land grants embrace the site of the Federal City. This Monument is erected by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Colonists, April 25, 1936.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZA_boy-scout-memorial_Washington-DC.html
The two symbolic figures represent the sum of the great ideals of past civilizations, developed through the centuries and now at best is delivered by American manhood and womanhood to the present generation. The Boy Scout, aware of his fellowsh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4WZ_a-legacy-of-healing-and-hope_Washington-DC.html
Over 265,000 American women served during the Vietnam era (1956 through 1975) and over 11,000 saw duty in Vietnam. The majority served as nurses, caring for thousands of wounded servicemen in the difficult conditions of crowded transports, harsh w…