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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4AH_pope-john-paul-ii_Washington-DC.html
Trinity College commemorates with joy the visit of Pope John Paul II, October 7, 1979.He blessed the campus and the faculty, students, alumnae, board members, staff and friends assembled near the Main Building.In Notre Dame Chapel, His Holiness le…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41J_julia-ward-howe_Washington-DC.html
In honor ofJulia Ward Howewho wrote the"Battle Hymn of the Republic"here at the Old Willard HotelNovember 21, 1861"In the beauty of the lillies Christ was bornacross the seawith a glory in his bosom that transfiguresyou and me."Presented by theLad…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41I_jean-monnet_Washington-DC.html
Born in France, widely travelled, he died at age 90 near Paris, proud citizen of a united Europe he inspired and helped to create. Earlier, from his office in the Willard Hotel, he contributed greatly to America's victory program for wartime produ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Z2_the-new-willard_Washington-DC.html
Erected 1901Site ofJoshua Tennison's Hotel 1818. John Strother 1821. Basil Williamson 1824. Frederick Barnard 1828. Proprietor of Mansion Hotel, Azariah Fuller American House 1833. City Hotel 1843. Willard's Hotel 1847-1901.
Distinguished Guest…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Y9_the-united-states-court-of-claims_Washington-DC.html
The United States Court of Claims held its first meeting in "Willard's Hotel" on this site on May 11, 1855. The court was established to allow citizens to sue the U.S. Government. In 1861, President Lincoln wrote of the court:
"It is as much t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Y8_national-press-club_Washington-DC.html
At this site, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in March 1908, the National Press Club, now located at 529 14th Street, was formed through the adoption of a constitution and bylaws and the election of the club's first officers.
The Nationa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3WX_the-peace-convention_Washington-DC.html
The old Willard Hotel was the scene of the last major effort to restore the Union and prevent the Civil War. At Virginia's invitation, delegates from twenty-one of the then thirty-four states met in secret session from February 4 to 27, 1861, in a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3VV_reserve-officers-association-of-the-united-states_Washington-DC.html
At this site on the 2nd of October 1922General of the ArmiesJohn J. Pershingmet with 140 World War Ireserve officers and founded theReserve Officers Association of the United States.
At the meeting General Pershing said:
"I consider this ga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3P1_charles-richard-drew-memorial-bridge_Washington-DC.html
Named in honor ofDr. Charles Richard Drew, 1904-1950esteemed citizenof theDistrict of Columbiaathlete, scholar, surgeon, andscientist whose discoveries inblood preservation saved thousands of lives.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM354_mary-mcleod-bethune_Washington-DC.html
1875-1955 Let her works praise her.
I leave you love. · I leave you hope. · I leave you the challenge of developing confidence in one another. · I leave you a thirst for education. · I leave you a respect for the us…