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3 days ago · Washington, D.C., capital of the United States, coextensive with the District of Columbia, located on the northern shore of the Potomac River. Often referred to simply as D.C., the city is an international metropolis, a picturesque tourist destination, and an unmatched treasury of the country’s history and artifacts.
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Washington, D.C. - Capital, Politics, Culture: Washington...
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Washington, D.C. - Metro, Rail, Bus: Washington developed as...
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Washington, D.C. - Cultural Hub, Museums, Monuments:...
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Washington, D.C. - Monuments, Memorials, History: Much of...
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Its northern counties reflect the cosmopolitan character of...
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Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington...
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Washington, D.C. - Museums, Galleries, Art: Washington has a...
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Washington, D.C. - Capital, Politics, Monuments: West of...
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1 day ago · The first presidential debate takes place at 9 p.m., and there are viewing parties across D.C., whether you want drinking games (Union Pub), themed cocktails like the Dark and Stormy Daniels (the ...
4 days ago · Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington was established as the capital of the United States as the result of a compromise following seven years of negotiation by members of the U.S. Congress as they tried to define the concept of a “federal enclave.”
5 days ago · There are so many things to do in and around D.C. this week that it might be overwhelming to decide what to do. But this is exactly why Secret D.C. is trying to make your life easier by creating this list of the 10 best things to do in D.C. this week.
4 days ago · The trip that changed D.C. for me: Where to eat, stay and play in the city. Chaya Milchtein. Mon, June 24, 2024, 3:05 PM EDT · 7 min read. Washington Monument in Washington DC Getty Images ...
3 days ago · Washington, D.C. - Capital, Politics, History: The first half of the 20th century was an explosive time in the capital city—socially, economically, and culturally—and Washington began to gain worldwide attention.
3 days ago · An undisputed icon of the Washington, D.C. hotel scene, The Hay-Adams has earned a rightful spot in the city’s lore. First opened in 1928 on a prime spot overlooking The White House, The Hay-Adams is named for two distinguished D.C. residents: John Hay, who served as Abraham Lincoln’s secretary, and historian and Harvard professor Henry Adams.
