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1 dag geleden · 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.
- History
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington...
- Washington Since 1900
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Politics, History: The first...
- Transportation
Washington, D.C. - Metro, Rail, Bus: Washington developed as...
- People
People of Washington, D.C. Washington has always been an...
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Government of Washington, D.C.. Washington’s governmental...
- Museums and Galleries
Washington, D.C. - Museums, Galleries, Art: Washington has a...
- Adams-Morgan and Beyond
Washington, D.C. - Historic Sites, Museums, Monuments:...
- Foggy Bottom
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Politics, Monuments: West of...
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5 dagen geleden · 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.
- September 18, 1793
- 5
- 16.5 acres (67,000 m²)
5 dagen geleden · The Washington metropolitan area, also referred to as the DC area, Greater Washington, the National Capital Region, or locally as the DMV (short for District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), is the metropolitan area centered around Washington, D.C., the federal capital of the United States.
- 1,407.0 sq mi (3,644.2 km²)
- 0–2,350 ft (0–716 m)
- United States
1 dag geleden · The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States, victorious commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783 in the American Revolutionary War, and the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
- 106.01 acres (42.90 ha)
- 555 ft (169 m)
- 1848–1854, 1879–1884
1 dag geleden · United States Capitol, meeting place of the United States Congress and one of the most familiar landmarks in Washington, D.C. Possibly the most culturally and historically important building in the United States, it has been home to Congress since 1800.
5 dagen geleden · White House. presidential office and residence, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Also known as: Executive Mansion, President’s Palace. Written by. B. Philip Bigler. Historian and humanities teacher. Author of Washington in Focus; In Honored Glory; Hostile Fire; and others. B. Philip Bigler. Fact-checked by.
22 apr. 2024 · Washington, D.C., is one of the most iconic and historic cities in the United States. Its rich history encompasses pivotal moments in American politics to groundbreaking cultural achievements. With so much to see and do, this vibrant city is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring America’s past and present.
