Washington has always been a colony of sorts. It was once called a territory, now it’s a district, but either way it’s not part of any state where citizens are entitled to vote for national officials.

In 1964, a compromise was obtained for Washingtonians. While they still don’t have a voting Congressman or Senator, Washingtonians can vote for the president and vice president. They have primaries and since 1974 Home Rule their own mayor and City Council.

My mom recently found this flyer in her mother’s suitcase of old stuff (wish I could get a look inside.) It explains all the ins and outs of how the 1964 vote would occur and who was eligible.

OK, maybe it’s not finding the Dead Sea Scrolls, but it’s a pretty near piece of local lore.