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Washington Expects 15 Million Guests For 1950 Sesquicentennial
The sesquicentennial commission projects 15 million visitors in 1950 for Washingtons 150th anniversary. Plans include freedom fair in Anacostia park, pageants, parades, a Pan American center, and a colonnade of states around the Washington Monument. The event runs April to November with a seven month extension considered.
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Washington
Sesquicentennial Commission
America
Truman
Sesqui’ Commission
Congress
Anacostia Park
Federal
Freedom House
Hall of States
United Nations
Rock Creek Park
George Washington
Paul Green
Washington Monument
Freedom
Capitol Dome
Lincoln
Capitol
District of Columbia
Congress House
John Adams
White House
Adams
Virginia
Maryland
Edward Boykin