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A general appeal from Bishop Hurst dated May 1, 1890 explaining why Washington needs a National University. He describes the location as "magnificent," and argues that the university is best situated in Washington, D.C. because of its access to the…

Exterior View of the House. Hamilton House, opened in 1930, was the first men's dormitory on the campus of American University.

Parade past the College of History (Hurst Hall) to McKinley for cornerstone-laying ceremony

A photograph of the green roof at Katzen Art Center. American University is classified as an arboretum in Washington D.C.

The Katzen Arts Center opened to house AU's visual and performing arts.

JFK Speech at 1963 Commencement Ceremony

Syngman Rhee & American University President Douglass planting cherry trees

Crowd sending off the basketball team to the NCAA on the campus of American University.

Students gathered in front of Mary Graydon Center during registration.