National World War I Memorial Opens in D.C. (photos)
WEBApr 17, 2021 · World War I began on July 28, 1914, and ended on Nov. 11, 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Congress didn’t declare war on Germany until April 6, 1917, but America’s entry proved decisive in turning the tide in favor of the Allies.
DAR Unveils New Marker at Oak Hill | The Georgetowner
WEBNov 12, 2018 · William Tyler Page is one of those American patriots you’ve likely never heard of, but you should know about. A native of Frederick, Maryland, and a descendant of President John Tyler, Page caught the patriotic bug early as a congressional page during his teenage years.
The Charms of Antique Watch Fobs | The Georgetowner
WEBJun 8, 2016 · In the mid-1700s, men’s waistcoats had several pockets and it was fashionable to carry a watch in each pocket. Usually, one watch was functional and the others were purely fashion statements.
Eleanor Assey - The Georgetowner
WEBBy Ellie AuKamp (2nd grade) and Eleanor Assey (3rd grade) In the following interview, second-grader Ellie interviews third-grader Eleanor about preparing for the Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker performance this year.
Exclusive Interview: Mayor Muriel Bowser Has ‘Best Job in …
WEBJun 15, 2022 · As a mom, she also has to be even more flexible, organized and practical than before. So many complicated issues affect D.C. — from crime and gun safety, to reopening the downtown, to making the schools better academically, more diverse and secure, having affordable accessible housing for all, getting the D.C. football team to return to the nation’s capital, along with the priority of ...
The Last Gentleman: Sen. John Warner | The Georgetowner
WEBMay 27, 2021 · Five-term Republican Senator from Virginia, John Warner, 94, passed away Monday at his home in Alexandria, due to a heart problem. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Warner attended St. Albans School and Woodrow Wilson High School.
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Try This DIY Bike Tour of Beautiful Washington, D.C.
WEBJul 28, 2022 · First things first, if you don’t already have a bike, pick one up at the C&O Canal trail head.The suggested route starts less than 500 feet from a Capital Bikeshare station (on 30th and K), which offers rentals for an affordable fee. While I ride my own eBike, my understanding is that Capital Bikeshare has a 30-minute time limit but you can’t beat their price of an $8 pass for 24 hours.
Texas Novelist and Georgetown Bookseller Larry McMurtry, 84
WEBApr 1, 2021 · Larry McMurtry, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who spurred his obsession with book-herding in Washington, D.C., died on March 25 in the Texas cowtown he immortalized.
Georgetown Village at 10: ‘No One Looked a Day Older’
WEBMay 23, 2022 · Social activities grew to include exercise programs, concert and museum outings and social events. Georgetown Village also hosted — even during the pandemic shutdown — online talks, speakers, coffee chats and a book club that often features authors and experts who were former colleagues and friends of Georgetown Village members; they had served together in the highest levels of government ...