1976
50th anniversary
Innovation
The first section of the Washington Metro opens to the public
March 27, 1976
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The first section of the Washington Metro opens to the public.
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The first section of the Washington Metro opens to the public.
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- March 27, 1976
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- Innovation
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- 50
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