"All Men Are Brothers"

Historical marker location:

1351 U Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from U Street Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2015

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.