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dec 1, 1806 - First two public schools opened.

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The Eastern Free School, located east of the Capitol building, and the Western School, located half a mile from the President's House were the first public schools in DC but suffered from low enrollment and the stigma of being "charity" schools.

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Date:

dec 1, 1806
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~ 219 years ago