Veast worn at the March on Washington, 1963:
On August 28, 1963 more than 200,000 demonstrators convented in D.C. for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedo. Civil rights, labor, and religious organizations collaborated and compromised to produce an event notable for its unified messages and coordinated appearance.
Both aspects are apparent in this vest, worn by a March on Washington demonstrator. The red, white, and blue of the vest matched the official signs held by the participants to symbolize their patriotism. The buttons and tags attached to the vest point to the main themes of the protest- jobs, education, and equal rights. The clasped hands symbol decorated the most popular button. The sale of hundreds of thousands of these buttons helped raised money for the event. Collection of Jerome Gray *

Display of Metro Opening in Washington, DC, 1976. Changing Neighborhoods and Community Voices: The last fifty years have been a period of dynamic change in the world, across the nation, and in the capital city. A city known for its monuments and government agencies became the center of an increasingly complex metropolitan region. City government and community activists mobilized to address social issues and urban challenges. Amidst these changes, growing Latin American, Asian, and African populations have enriched a city historically defined as black and white.

Display of Chinatown Dragon "Welcome!"

Display of Certificate of Immigration, 1912 Courtesy, Wendy Lim

Pagoda telephone booths at Seventh and H Streets, N.W. ca.1981
"Hello?"

Exhibition of Planing for a capital,
Bandana Map of Washington DC, 1792

Mr. Frederick Douglass invites YOU to the video exhibit of Washington Stores! That entertains you by showing video records and musics of the past of Washington, DC.