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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/HM2NF_the-united-states-navy-memorial_Washington-DC.html
In honor of those who served to forge the heritage of the United States Navy.In tribute to those who perished to provide peace and security for our maritime nation. In gratitude to those now serving.