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Author: Robert Benedetto Publisher: Scarecrow Press ISBN: 9780810840942 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 398
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"The introduction, in narrative style, summarizes the history of government and economy, cultural life, education, parks, construction of the national capital, the war of 1812 and the growth of the city, the Great Depression, the war years, the civil rights movement, and urban problems. A chronology and substantial bibliography round out this work."--Jacket.
Author: Jeanne Fogle Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1614230013 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 152
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A historic guide to Washington, D.C.’s neighborhoods, featuring photographs, maps, and beautiful drawings. - Get off the National Mall and enjoy nine walking and driving tours of Washington, D.C.’s historic neighborhood - Discover the hidden history of the nation’s capital with tales of political intrigue, scandal, romance and tragedy. - Experience the overlooked architectural and cultural treasures in such neighborhoods as Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and Mount Vernon Square. Owner of A Tour de Force Guided Tours, D.C. historian Jeanne Fogle leads her readers through the hidden sites and history of Washington, D.C.’s neighborhoods. Charming sketches by Edward Fogle and vintage photographs accompany each tour, casting a new light on the city. Visitors and local alike will be surprised and delighted by the discoveries that can be made beyond the monuments.
Author: Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 1087691338 Category : Languages : en Pages : 35
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Dive into the history of the nation’s capital! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers tells the story of the people and events that make Washington, DC what it is today. The Story of Washington, DC 6-Pack • Covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the United States capital • Excites students with colorful images and maps • Incorporates both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of The Story of Washington, DC and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction Washington, DC is a fascinating place that teaches its visitors about the nation’s past and present. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books gives students the chance to explore the lives of people from DC, including the history of native peoples and civil rights activists in the city. With meaningful grade-level text and plenty of useful text features, this Around the United States 6-pack brings the story of Washington, DC to life for students. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.
Author: Robert Carroll Reed Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486238695 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 177
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224 rare photos: Lincoln's inauguration, Ford's Theater in 1865, Frederick Douglass, Women's Suffrage Parade, Georgetown in 1893, more. Stunning views by Brady, Bishop, Peale, others. Pre-Civil War to modern era.