This past February 22nd marked the 150th anniversary of the dedication of this public work. The equestrian statue of George Washington in Foggy Bottom’s Washington Circle was dedicated in 1860 by President James Buchanan before an audience that included the vice president, cabinet secretaries, senators and military leaders.
“Altogether it was the finest military and [...]
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The 150th Anniversary of the George Washington Statue in Washington Circle
Organization of American States…
So What Does it Mean to Me?
The Organization of American States (OAS) is the world’s oldest regional organization, dating back to the First International Conference of American States, which was held in Washington, D.C. from October 1889 to April 1890. At that conference, the establishment of the International Union of American Republics was approved and the stage was set for the [...]
Make Your Reservation to Pitch In with the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
Lend a Hand’ Saturday, April 10, 9am–Noon
The largest regional event of its kind, the Cleanup provides a transforming experience that engages citizens and community leaders and generates momentum for change.
Since 1989, more than 50,000 volunteers have teamed with 375 partner organizations of the Alice Ferguson Foundation to pull over 3 million tons of trash from [...]
