On a chilly Saturday, April 15, 1950, Washington D.C. witnessed a spectacle that would leave its residents in awe. The 100th anniversary of the nation’s capital was marked with a grand celebration, replete with colorful pageantry and a display of military might. As tens of thousands of spectators gathered on the windswept Capitol plaza, the event seemed to be a joyous occasion, with stars from the stage, screen, and opera in attendance.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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