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Walter Tejada link to oral history blog post.

Oral History: J. Walter Tejada

September 23, 2021

In 2003 Tejada became the first person of Latin American heritage to be elected to the County Board, or to any governing body in NoVA.

Firefighters stand in front of the burned and broken Pentagon.

Remembering September 11 with Photos of First Responders

September 9, 2021

Images from the Records Related to the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the Pentagon collection.

Oral History: Buckingham Florist

August 19, 2021

Interview with Neil Bassin

Washington Golf and Country Club

August 12, 2021

The Washington Golf and Country Club is considered the oldest golf club in Virginia, and its course now comprises 88 acres of land just off of Glebe Road in North Arlington.

Oral History: Public Shoe Store

July 15, 2021

Interview with Dr. Sholom “Doc” Friedman and Karen Widmayer

An (Un)familiar Tune: Arlington’s Song

July 1, 2021

Though many may not know the words to this reverential tune, Arlington has had an official song for more than 50 years.

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