Thursday, October 11, 1945. Racism in "the good old days".

The Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow Trinidadian-born pianist Hazel Scott to give a concert at Constitution Hall in Washington because of her race.

It's worth remembering that the "good old days" some would return us to, weren't so good.

Chile and the Philippines ratified the United Nations Charter.

Last edition:

Wednesday, October 10, 1945. Uncle Mike: "The World's Worst Series".

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April 4, 1921. National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (and others) at the White House)

Cameramen at the White House, April 21, 1921.

The Aerodrome: April 4, 1921. National Advisory Committee on Aer...:  

April 4, 1921. National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics.

It was apparently a very busy day at the White House for groups of all types.

The Daughters of the American Revolution were there:

And their Congressional pages were being photographed.

And a group of farmers stopped by.