Tag: Pennsylvania Avenue
Suffrage and suffering at the 1913 March
Today’s blog post comes from Jessie Kratz, archives specialist in the Center for Legislative Archives. If you are participating in the 100th anniversary of the parade on Sunday, stop by the National Archives to see the document that finally gave women the right to vote. The 19th Amendment is on display from March 1 to [...]
Posted by Hilary on March 1, 2013, under - Women's Rights, Pennsylvania Avenue, Uncategorized.
Tags: 100th anniversary, 19th amendment, committee hearings, DC Police, guest post, march, parade, Pennsylvania Avenue, Senate, suffrage, voting, voting rights, washington, woman suffrage
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The Crossroads of the Genealogy World
Pennsylvania Avenue is synonymous with iconic destinations and extraordinary events. From the White House to the United States Capitol, the notable institutions that line the street have hosted many of America’s most momentous occasions. Last month, the National Archives Building at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue continued this tradition by holding its Eighth Annual Genealogy Fair. The [...]
Posted by Gregory Marose on May 3, 2012, under Genealogy, News and Events, Social Media Guides.
Tags: 1940 census, Eighth Annual Genealogy Fair, genealogy, indexing, indexing the 1940 census, Pennsylvania Avenue
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Football Friday: Presidents and the Pigskin
With Super Bowl Sunday just two days away, we’ve decided to call an audible and make today’s “Facial Hair Friday” into a “Football Friday.” When the New England Patriots and New York Giants collide in this year’s Super Bowl, the two teams will be competing for more than just a National Football League championship. The winner [...]
Posted by Gregory Marose on February 3, 2012, under - Presidents, Uncategorized.
Tags: Bush, Eisenhower, Ford, Kennedy, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Nixon, Pennsylvania Avenue, Reagan, Super Bowl, Vince Lombardi, washington Redskins, White House
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