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2 dagen 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...
- Government
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...
- History
2 dagen geleden · Washington, officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital, both named for George Washington (the first U.S. president).
- 71,362 sq mi (184,827 km²)
3 dagen 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
2 dagen geleden · George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American Founding Father, military officer, and politician who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
- Office established
- John Adams
- John Adams
- John Adams
3 dagen 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.
3 dagen geleden · National Mall, in Washington, D.C., broad promenade and greensward extending westward from the Capitol to the Potomac River beyond the Lincoln Memorial. The National Mall is as wide (in the north–south dimension) as the grounds of the Capitol; it is bounded on the north by Constitution Avenue and
1 dag geleden · 05/14/2024 Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Tuesday, May 14, 2024. 05/13/2024 Mayor Bowser Honors DC’s Top Teachers at the 2024 OSSE Educator Awards Ceremony. 05/13/2024 2024 Point-In-Time Results Provide Latest Snapshot of Homelessness in the District. 05/13/2024 Mayor Bowser Opens Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in Anacostia.
