All-Weather Event
Regardless of the weather conditions, Woodstock didn’t stop. The rain wasn’t going to ruin this experience. In fact, many people claimed that the rain made it better! They were "closer with nature."
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The More You Know
- Civil War General Joseph Hooker brought prostitutes along to keep his soldiers satisfied. His name is now synonymous with the profession.
- The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. has 365 steps to represent each day of the year.
- Jeannette Rankin was elected to Congress four years before women could even vote.
- The needle at the top of the Empire State Building was originally intended as an anchor for blimps.