Add Banned from the Superbowl

Here's a great ad about the potential of each human life. The group that created it wanted to air during the Superbowl. Unfortunately, NBC censored this ad as "too political".

CatholicVote.org

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Remembering Black History Month: Frederick Douglass

African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglass is well-known as an outstanding historical figure of 19th century America. He was an orator who spoke against slavery and a writer who published the "North Star", an anti-slavery newspaper. In 1845, Frederick Douglass published the slave narrative, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. It was the first of his three autobiographies.
His Connection to Washington DC
In 1872, Douglass came to live in DC. He served the city in several capacities, including US Marshall for the District of Columbia.


Framed Frederick Douglass Portrait

Remembering Black History Month: Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was a key figure in America's anti-slavery movement during the 19th century. Known as the "Moses of her People", Tubman was the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad. She is believed to have led over 300 slaves to freedom. She also spied for the Union Army during the Civil War.

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Save $$$ with Today's Coupon

Best of Washington DC T-shirts and Gifts offers you a daily coupon to save on your purchase with us. At checkout, use the code here to save $$$.


Save Dollars $$$ White T-shirt

Top 10 Places to Visit in Washington DC

Looking for some places to go while you or out-of-town guests are in DC? Check our travel guide Top 10 Places to Visit in Washington DC. It includes where in Washington DC you can go horse back riding, rent a paddle boat, or see a great blue heron.

Bid for Same-sex Marriage in DC may come next week

During this busy holiday season, you may have missed this article in the Washington Times on the District government's effort to legalize same-sex marriage. According to the Times, a majority of the DC City Council and the mayor support same-sex marriage. Therefore, if proposed a same-sex marriage measure would likely pass. Other sources have said the Council may be planning to act as early as next week on January 6 2009. Considering all of the issues that challenge our wonderful city, such as crime and troubled public schools, is this how we want our leaders spending their time and our tax dollars? Do a majority of the people of the District of Columbia support gay marriage?

If you aren't in favor of same-sex marriage becoming law in Washington DC, please let your councilmember know. Here's their contact information:

Council Offices
Vincent C. Gray, Council Chairman
Suite: 504
vgray@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8032
Fax: (202) 724-8085

David A. Catania, Councilmember (At-Large)
Suite: 110
dcatania@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-7772
Fax: (202) 724-8087

Phil Mendelson, Councilmember (At-Large)
Suite: 402
pmendelson@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8064
Fax: (202) 724-8099

Kwame R. Brown, Councilmember (At-Large)
Suite: 506
kbrown@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8174
Fax: (202) 724-8156

Jim Graham, Councilmember (Ward 1)
Suite: 105
jgraham@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8181
Fax: (202) 724-8109

Jack Evans, Councilmember (Ward 2)
Suite: 106
jackevans@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8058
Fax: (202) 727-8023

Mary M. Cheh, Councilmember (Ward 3)
Suite: 108
mcheh@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8062
Fax: (202) 724-8118

Muriel Bowser, Councilmember (Ward 4)
Suite: 406
mbowser@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8052
Fax: (202) 741-0908

Harry Thomas, Jr., Councilmember (Ward 5)
Suite: 107
hthomas@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8028
Fax: (202) 724-8076

Tommy Wells, Councilmember (Ward 6)
Suite: 408
twells@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8072
Fax: (202) 724-8054

Yvette M. Alexander, Councilmember (Ward 7)
Suite: 400
yalexander@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8068
Fax: (202) 741-0911

Marion Barry, Councilmember (Ward 8)
Suite: 102
mbarry@dccouncil.us
Tel: (202) 724-8045
Fax: (202) 724-8055

Washington DC Christmas Ornaments for Sale

We have several Washington DC ornaments on this site. If you're looking for more than we have, search here for additional Washington DC ornaments. .

Cherry Trees Frames Ornament

Cherry Trees Frames Ornament (Oval) also shows the Washington Monument and the Potomac River.


Cherry Trees Frames Ornament (Oval)

Washington Ornament with Cherry Blossoms

Washington Ornament with Cherry Blossoms Ornament

This ornament makes a great holiday gift.

New: Black Hoodies and Sweatshirts

Best of Washington DC T-shirts and Gifts now has black hoodies and black sweatshirts. We've also added zip hoodies for men and for women.