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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRD2_defender-of-liberty_Washington-DC.html
"I ... looked forward to ... Independence, ... and will risque the last Penny of my Fortune and the last Drop of my Blood upon the Issue."George Mason, 1778.
George Mason belonged to the genteel Virginia plantation society that cultivated some …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRCM_frederick-douglass-national-historic-site_Washington-DC.html
Also known as Cedar Hill, this site encompasses the estate owned by Frederick Douglass from 1877 until his death in 1895. In honor of Douglass' work as an author, orator, abolitionist, statesman, and civil rights leader, this site is designated a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRAM_a-home-away-from-home_Washington-DC.html
The Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage occupies the historic Italian Renaissance-style building of the 12th Street YMCA, known after 1972 as the Anthony Bowen YMCA.
The 12th Street YMCA was the first African American YMCA in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR8R_fort-davis_Washington-DC.html
The Civil War Defenses of WashingtonFort DavisOne of several earthworks commenced late in 1861 to guard the nation's capital from the ridge east of the Anacostia River. The fort was named in honour of Colonel Benjamin F. Davis of the 8th New York …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR4W_japanese-american-memorial-to-patriotism-during-world-war-ii_Washington-DC.html
[Panel 1 of the historical narrative at memorial entrance]:On February 19, 1942, 73 days after the United States entered World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 which resulted in the removal of 120,000 Japanese Ameri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR40_andrew-mellon-building_Washington-DC.html
Andrew Mellon Buildinghas been designated aNationalHistorical LandmarkThis site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.1977National Park ServiceUnited States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR2W_chapel-hall_Washington-DC.html
Chapel HallGallaudet Collegehas been designated a Registered NationalHistoric Landmarkunder the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935,this site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating or illustrating the history of the United…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR2D_ole-jim_Washington-DC.html
Panel 1 "Ole Jim" Fondly known by Gallaudet alumni as "Ole Jim," this building was the first Gallaudet College gymnasium. Designed by Frederick Withers and built in 1881, it was the nation's second gymnasium with an indoor swimming pool. Designa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR26_site-of-the-rose-cottage_Washington-DC.html
On this site stood Rose Cottage, "The Cradle of Gallaudet." Originally, it was the home of William Stickney, son-in-law of Amos Kendall. A large rose garden stood between the two men's houses so the Stickney House, with 10 rooms, became known as "…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR11_thomas-hopkins-gallaudet_Washington-DC.html
[Inscriptions on base of the memorial statue]west face:The deaf people of the United States in grateful remembrance of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet mark the centennial of his birth with this memorial 1887 north face:Friend Teacher Benefactoreast face…