Washington History, Volume 12, Number 1, Spring/Summer 2000; Magazine of The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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175, [1] pages. Illustrations. Maps. Notes. Advertisements. Minor wear and soiling to cover. This is a Special Double Issue Commemorating The Bicentennial of the Federal Government's Arrival. The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. (named The Columbia Historical Society until 1988) is an educational foundation and museum dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Washington, D.C. The society provides lectures, exhibits, classes, community events, and other educational programs as part of its mission. In addition, the society's Kiplinger Research Library houses a collection of books, maps, photographs, and other materials relevant to the history of the city. In 1989 the Society announced its new name: The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. The Society announced the name change with the first issue of Washington History, a semi-annual magazine that continued the publishing traditions of the Records in a new format. Among the numerous articles is one entitled :Queen Dolley" Saves Washington City by Catherine Allgor that focuses on the tribulations of 1814 when the British burned parts of Washington City, and Dolley Madison, according to legend stood 'in the smoking ruins of the White House, proclaiming "We shall rebuild.the enemy cannot frighten a free people." Further, she insisted that sine the Founding Fathers has chosen this location for the capital, there is should stay. Other articles addressed the War Office fire, Monuments, Nation-building, Diplomats, Slavery, Catholic Church, Women, and Boardinghouses. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.

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Titel

Washington History, Volume 12, Number 1, Spring/Summer 2000; Magazine of The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

Verlag

The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., Washington DC

Erscheinungsjahr

2000

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Wraps

Auflage

1. Auflage

Zustand

Very good

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• War of 1812