Memorial Day Order
Historical marker location:
21 Harewood Road Northwest, Old Soldiers Home, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Harewood Road Northwest east of Rock Creek Church Road, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1936
General Orders No. 11. Headquarters, Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868
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The District was home to a thriving jazz scene in the mid-20th century: From the 1920s through the 1950s, Washington, D.C. was a hub for jazz musicians and clubs. Legendary performers such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker played in venues throughout the city.