Thomas R. Gedney
Historical marker location:
1801 E Street Southeast, Barney Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from E Street Southeast, 0.1 miles east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east.)
Subdued America's First Presidential Assassin. Congressional Cemetery
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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.