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1. www.britannica.com › place › Washington-DCWashington, D.C. | History, Map, Population, & Facts

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   1 day ago · Washington, D.C., city and capital of the United States of America. It is coextensive with the District of Columbia (the city is often referred to as simply D.C.) and is located on the northern shore of the Potomac River at the river’s navigation head—that is, the transshipment point between waterway and land transport.

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2. travel.usnews.com › Washington_DC › Things_To_Do31 Best Things To Do in Washington, D.C. | U.S. News Travel

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   May 21, 2024 · 31 Best Things To Do in Washington, D.C. By Erin Evans. |. Reviewed by Ann Henson. |. Last updated on May. 21, 2024. Many of Washington, D.C.'s main attractions relate to its...

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   Which states is Washington DC located in?

   • What State Is Washington, D.C. Located In? Washington, D.C. is not located within any American state, but is situated between Virginia and Maryland on the northern edge of the Potomac River. Popularly known as “D.C.,” the city of Washington serves as the capital of the United States federal government.

   Which State Is Washington, D.C. In? - WorldAtlas

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   When will Washington DC become a state?

   • Washington, DC, isn’t a state; it’s a district. … Congress established the federal district in 1790 to serve as the nation’s capital, from land belonging to the states of Maryland and Virginia. The Constitution dictates that the federal district be under the jurisdiction of the US Congress. See also Are mokes street legal?

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   Was Washington DC ever a state in the US?

   • Washington, D.C. is the ancestral home of the Nacotchtank people, also known as Anacostans. After British colonists drove them out of their land, it became part of Maryland and Virginia. In 1790, both of these states ceded the territory to establish the District of Columbia as the capital of the United States.

   Why Isn't Washington, D.C. a State? - HISTORY

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   Why is Washington DC not a state?

   • The reason why Washington, D.C. isn't a state can be traced back to the American Revolution when the Continental Congress had no permanent location. The founding fathers disagreed about the location of a permanent capital when writing the U.S. Constitution, but they agreed on the idea of a federal city.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Washington_(state)Washington (state) - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Coordinates: 47°N 120°W. Washington, officially the State of Washington, [3] is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state [a] to distinguish it from the national capital, [4] both named for George Washington (the first U.S. president ).

5. www.britannica.com › topic › United-States-CapitolUnited States Capitol | Architecture, History, United States ...

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   1 day ago · United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. 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.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › United_States_CapitolUnited States Capitol - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · United States Capitol. Coordinates: 38°53′23″N77°00′32″W38.88972°N 77.00889°W. This article is about the building. For the group of buildings, see United States Capitol Complex. For the capital city, see Washington, D.C.

7. mayor.dc.govExecutive Office of the Mayor - Washington, D.C.

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   4 days ago · 05/24/2024 Mayor Bowser Opens Outdoor Pool Season as Washington, DC Is Named #1 Park System for Fourth Consecutive Year. 05/24/2024 Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Friday, May 24, 2024. 05/23/2024 DC Announces 2025 Proposed Health Insurance Rates. More ».

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   5 days ago · For the fourth consecutive year, Washington, DC was named the number one ranked park system in the United States by the Trust for Public Land (TPL). Additionally, the DC Public Library (DPL) was awarded the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, which is the medal is the nation's highest honor, celebrating institutions that make ...