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Short-form talks can be addictive! This was a wonderful night with the DC community, were I shared a 5 minute Ignite speech about a favorite DC landmark - The Willard Hotel. Its wonderful history includes President Lincoln, Dr. King, and the great poet Julia Howe. They all intersected with this tremendous DC institution in unique ways. Can't get enough of this hotel's story-rich history!
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enchanted
welcome to the willard hotel.
every president
since Franklin Pierce(1852)
these stories make three great figures more accessible.
at the
hotel
Abraham Lincoln
president
staff meetings in the lobby the scene
remindergreatness often starts with teams behind the scenes.
at the hotel
JuliaWard Howepoet
the scene meeting Lincoln inspired her to write a patriotic hymn.
remindergreatness often starts when we act on inspiration.
at the
hotelMartin LutherKing Jr.
preacher
his ‘I have a dream’ speech still needed work.
the scene
remindereven great thinkers
build from imperfect ideas.
is diligence the great teacher here?
often
grand things
come fromhumble
beginnings and diligence.
...which brings our IgniteDC community to mind.
Congrats IgniteDC
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