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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM105R_pembroke-college-oxford-coat-of-arms_Washington-DC.html
This Pembroke College, Oxford, Coat of Armsis a giftto The George Washington Universityfrom the Fellows of the College
Pembroke College, Oxford, was founded in 1624 by James I and two "rich citizens of Abingdon." The College was named after the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1058_gen-john-a-rawlins-memorial_Washington-DC.html
RAWLINS
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZTW_memorial-day-order_Washington-DC.html
General Orders No. 11
Headquarters, Grand Army of the RepublicWashington, D.C., May 5, 1868
I. The 30th day of May, 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defens…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZTM_john-logan-memorial_Washington-DC.html
"We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the Nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders." John A. Logan
Photo: John A. Lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZSL_mr-lincolns-ride_Washington-DC.html
It's the summer of 1862. Early morning, but already hot and dusty. You're standing at this spot, when you see a tall man on horseback. It's President Abraham Lincoln. You're pleased to see him, but not surprised. After all, he rides by here often.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZP6_u-s-soldiers-home_Washington-DC.html
has been designated a NationalHistoric LandmarkThis site possesses national significancein commemorating the history of the United States of America.1974National Park ServiceUnited States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZP5_president-lincolns-cottage-at-the-soldiers-home_Washington-DC.html
President Lincoln and his family lived in this country home for over a quarter of his presidency. Escorted by his cavalry guard, Lincoln rode to the White House every morning either on horseback or by carriage, and returned here each evening to re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZO9_winfield-scott_Washington-DC.html
In Honor ofLieutenant GeneralWinfield ScottBorn 13 June 1788 - Died 29 May 1866General in Chief of the Army1841 - 1861Founder of the United States Soldiers Home
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZGB_the-center-for-naval-history-the-navy-museum_Washington-DC.html
The Center for Naval HistoryThe Dudley Knox Center for Naval History is housed in the complex of buildings adjacent to the Leutze Park and extending down Dahlgren Avenue. Building 57, which was erected in 1866 as a warehouse, was enlarged in 1899,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ9Q_naval-historical-foundation_Washington-DC.html
Chartered in the District of Columbia in 1926, the primary objectives of the Naval Historical Foundation are to collect and preserve private documents, papers and artifacts of naval historical significance and to make them readily available for pu…