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About the Author

Tony Spadafora
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Tony has been making history memorable since 1983.  He became a full-time guide and storyteller in 2008, and has attained Certified Master Guide status with the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC.  He enjoys discovering personal tales which illuminate well-known events, and shed light on more shadowy struggles.

If there is an American soul, Washington's Mall and monuments are its cathedral.  Its striving towards a "more perfect union" are commemorated throughout the city.

References for the Twelve Rebels include many interesting links.  You can follow them directly from here.

Tony's professional articles are found at Your DC Guide.  The include an exploration of the WWII Memorial, Women's Suffrage, and the original Star Spangled Banner.  You can also discover some Off-The-Beaten-Path places to explore.