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5 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.
- Neighbourhoods
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Historic, Diverse: Whether the...
- History
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington...
- Transportation
Washington, D.C. - Metro, Rail, Bus: Washington developed as...
- Virginia
Although during the American Civil War (1861–65) Richmond...
- People
The city’s African American population more than doubled...
- Adams-Morgan and Beyond
Washington, D.C. - Historic Sites, Museums, Monuments:...
- City Layout
Washington, D.C. - Capital City, Urban Planning, Grid...
- Monuments and Memorials
Washington, D.C. - Monuments, Memorials, History: Much of...
- Neighbourhoods
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.
5 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 of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 50 states, which also includes a federal capital district (Washington, D.C.), and 326 Indian reservations.
1 day ago · 1789–1800. Following his April 1789 inauguration, President George Washington occupied two private houses in New York City, which served as the executive mansion. He lived at the first, Franklin House, which was owned by Treasury Commissioner Samuel Osgood, at 3 Cherry Street, through late February 1790.
3 days ago · Washington D.C. is the national capital, although New York is the largest city, and California is the most populous state (Alaska is the largest by mass).
2 days ago · Officially: United States of America. Abbreviated: U.S. or U.S.A. Byname: America. Head Of State And Government: President: Joe Biden. Capital: Washington, D.C. Population: 331,449,281; (2024 est.) 341,963,000 2.
