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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Washington during Civil War and Reconstruction Washington during Civil War and Reconstruction Harrison, Robert "Robert Harrison provides new insight into grass-roots Reconstruction after the Civil War and into the lives of those of those most deeply affected, the newly emancipated African Americans"-- "In th… OL16183681W
Cherry blossoms say spring Cherry blossoms say spring Jill Esbaum Looks at the life cycle of a cherry tree, the history behind the gift of the Japanese cherry trees to our nation's capital, and the association of cherry trees and spring. OL16662711W
Washington, D.C Washington, D.C Laura Lee Benson Describes a class tour of Washington, D.C., and provides information about museums, monuments, government buildings, and cultural sites in a scrapbook format. Includes a historical timeline. OL2007180W
DC sports DC sports David Kenneth Wiggins,Chris Elzey Washington, DC, is best known for its politics and monuments, but sport has always been an integral part of the city, and Washingtonians are among the country's most avid sports fans. DC Sports gathe… OL24821369W
The burning of Washington The burning of Washington Mary Kay Phelan Examines the events preceding, during, and after the British campaign to capture Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812. OL4675635W
The Washington Monument The Washington Monument Frederic Gilmore Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents. OL546381W