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4 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.
- People
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Politics, Culture: Washington...
- Transportation
Washington, D.C. - Metro, Rail, Bus: Washington developed as...
- Cultural Life
The arts Literature. At the centre of Washington’s literary...
- Monuments and Memorials
Washington, D.C. - Monuments, Memorials, History: Much of...
- City Layout
Washington, D.C. - Capital City, Urban Planning, Grid...
- Adams-Morgan and Beyond
Washington, D.C. - Historic Sites, Museums, Monuments:...
- Virginia
Its northern counties reflect the cosmopolitan character of...
- History
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington...
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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.”
2 days ago · The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
1 day ago · The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia. [2] .
2 days ago · White House, the office and residence of the president of the United States at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C. Since the administration of George Washington (1789–97), who occupied presidential residences in New York and Philadelphia, every American president has resided at the White House.
4 days ago · With its multitude of free, hands-on museums, kid-friendly attractions, and a plethora of American artifacts, Washington DC is an iconic and fun family vacation destination. In this article, we include all of the best things to do in Washington DC with kids as well as provide tips on where to stay, and how to get around. Lincoln Memorial.
5 days ago · Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. is connected underground by tunnels and subways, offering all the things you would need from the outside world.
