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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24VM_the-corcoran-gallery-of-art_Washington-DC.html
This building
was erected in 1859 for
The Corcoran Gallery of Art
founded by
William Wilson Corcoran
banker and philanthropist
Designated for use of the United States
Court of Claims by Act of Congress.
Approved March 3, 1901
Nation…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24TD_the-blair-house_Washington-DC.html
1836 home of
Francis Preston Blair
Editor of Globe
Also of
Montgomery Blair
Attorney for Dred Scott
Postmaster General
in the Cabinet of
Abraham Lincoln
Occupied by
George Bancroft, Historian
General Robert E. Lee
was here offered comm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EIM_in-honor-of-leslie-coffelt_Washington-DC.html
White House policemanwho gave his life in defense ofthe President of the United Stateshere at the Blair House, November 1, 1950
"For loyalty, bravery and heroismbeyond the call of duty."
Presented by National Sojournersin commemoration of hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFJK_the-blair-house_Washington-DC.html
National Historical MarkerThe Blair HousePurchased in 1836by Francis P. Blair, Sr.,friend of Andrew Jackson,publisher of the Washington "Globe"and the "Congressional Globe."Inherited by his son, Montgomery Blair,Attorney for Dred Scott,Postmaster …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24P_first-home-of-the-reserve-officers-association_Washington-DC.html
From 1924 to 1938, rooms of the Lee House were the first headquarters of the reserve officers association of the United States. Founded in 1922 by General of the Armies John J. Pershing to assure an adequate national security, ROA had as an early …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24O_the-lee-house_Washington-DC.html
Erected 1858
Home of Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee, U.S. Navy and Elizabeth Blair Lee, to whom it was given by her father, Francis Preston Blair. Admiral Lee commanded the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War. Home also of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24M_francis-preston-blair_Washington-DC.html
This plaque marks the home ofFrancis Preston Blair (1791-1876)Founder and Editor ofThe Globe (1830-1845)A newspaper which championedDemocratic causes and vigorous journalismnotably during the administration ofPresident Andrew Jacksonin whose "kitc…