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20th century (he arrived in Washington in 1929). Wasniewski was joined at the podium by two current Members of Congress, both from Illinois, Representatives Aaron Schock and Danny Davis, who each said a few words in praise of De Priest. The event was co-sponsored by the Illinois State Society of Washington, DC. Wasniewski argued that De Priest, although largely passed over in current thinking about African Americans in politics, represents an important moment in that history. De Priest was a transitional figure who literally connected the first generation of black Members of Congress to an early version of the more confrontational tactics of future members like Adam Clayton Powell. Rep. Aaron Schock Historian of the House (and former USCHS historian) Matthew Wasniewski Rep. Danny Davis with both authors and audiences. Look out for coverage of our March and April events in the next issue of the Dome, and stay tuned for more lectures throughout the year. As Capitol Hill always, they are free and open to dogwalkers but the public. long an important In April, we welcome James H. part of the city's Johnston, who will discuss his political life and history of an African American pageantry. Ronald The Johnsons both spoke about their work. family, From Slave Ship to Harvard: Johnson has Yarrow Marmout and the History of an African American contributed several pieces to our blog (uschs.wordFamily, on April 17. On April 24, Mike Canning joins us press.org) as well, including one that details the 1848 to talk about Hollywood on the Potomac: How the procession from the Capitol to Congressional Cemetery Movies View Washington, D.C. If you'd like to attend, for the temporary internment of John Quincy Adams, please email uschs@uschs.org with your contact inforformer president and a sitting Member of Congress mation or leave a message at (202) 543-8919 x38. when he died. Visit our website for details or to pre-register online. Our noontime book signing series remains popular Book Signing Brown Bag Lectures Continue anuary brought two additional book talks at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society; each taught the audience more about the city in which we live and work. On January 9, Mark Ozer, author of Ozer speaks about Washington, DC Streets and Stathis book. ues: Walking in the Steps of History, dished out nuggets of trivia about some of the reasons DC has so many squares and circles to navigate and how our streets got named. (Ex. Davenport St.: think Iowa; Garrison St.: think William Lloyd) Abby and Ronald M. Johnson spoke on January 16 about Congressional Cemetery, currently beloved by J 2 THE CAPITOL DOME SPRING 2013