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This resolution recognizes and celebrates the bicentennial of the DACOR Bacon House, a historic Washington, D.C. property with deep significance in American history. The document traces the house's rich legacy, beginning with its location on land originally belonging to the Anacostan people and later owned by Revolutionary War veteran David Burnes. The resolution highlights the house's notable residents and connections, including Tobias Lear (George Washington's personal secretary), Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, and various prominent political figures like President Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt. The house, constructed in 1825 by Tench Ringgold using enslaved labor, has served multiple purposes over time, including as a diplomatic residence and a social hub for Washington's elite. Since 1986, it has been the headquarters of DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired), hosting educational discussions and serving as a center for diplomatic and cultural exchange. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, the DACOR Bacon House is recognized as a unique historical landmark that provides insight into the history of both Washington, D.C. and the United States, commemorating its 200-year legacy of hosting influential individuals and preserving important historical narratives.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0107