Big Events
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Big Events
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When the capitol of the United States opens the world's biggest railway terminal there is bound to be some big events. Everything from inauguration parades to roaring train crashes, visits from foreign ambassadors to world trending pop groups. Union Station has been a place of current events since it opened in 1907.
Collection Items
Witnesses Tell Of Nightmare Train Ride
One of two large accidents that have taken place at Union Station. This newspaper clipping tells us the story from a passengers perspective.
New Japanese Envoy Arrives in Washington
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…
Capitol Hails Italy Premier De Gasperi
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…
Inauguration crowd, Union Station
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.
The Beatles - I Want to Hold Your Hand - Washington D.C.1964
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…