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When The Beatles first came to America, their first performance was in Washington DC. They performed at what was called the Washington Coliseum, which was located in the heart of Swampoodle. They arrived on Train from New York to Union Station. This…

Photo shows large crowd gathered in front of Union Station in Washington, D.C., for the arrival of Woodrow Wilson for his inauguration as president on March 4th.

President Truman meets Italian Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi at Washington DC's Union Station. Truman and DeGasperi shake hands for a line of newsreel cameras. Congress applauds for De Gasperi. The Prime Minister of Italy shakes hands with Vice…

This is an exciting newspaper article that announces the opening of Union Station in 1907. It talks about some obstacles that occurred before it opened, but ends in a grand dedication to the station of the capitol.

New Japanese ambassador arrives at DC's Union Station, train arrives. Takeo Iguchi shakes hands with Cheif of Protocol John Simmons. CU Ambassador Iguchi. Group of men walk together through the train station. Many important international meetings…

One of two large accidents that have taken place at Union Station. This newspaper clipping tells us the story from a passengers perspective.