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1 day 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.
- Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Monuments, Politics: Arlington...
- People
People of Washington, D.C. Washington has always been an...
- History
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington...
- Neighbourhoods
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Historic, Diverse: Whether the...
- Foggy Bottom
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Politics, Monuments: West of...
- Sports and Recreation
Washington, D.C. - Sports, Recreation, Parks: Baseball is...
- Washington Since 1900
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Politics, History: The first...
- Cultural Life
Washington, D.C. - Cultural Hub, Museums, Monuments:...
- Adams-Morgan and Beyond
The African American Civil War Museum (1999) is located two...
- Museums and Galleries
Washington, D.C. - Museums, Galleries, Art: Washington has a...
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1 day ago · Early History of the Washington Capitol. The early history of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is marked by significant events and developments that shaped its construction and symbolic importance: Founding and Design. Pierre Charles L’Enfant, the original designer of Washington, designed the basic plan for the Capitol.
5 days ago · This map shows the current sea levels of Washington state. By 2100, global sea levels could rise by up to 3.6 feet, according to the IPCC. If sea levels were to rise by 3 feet, parts of Skagit ...
5 days ago · Memorials & Museums Master Plan. The Memorials & Museums Master Plan responds to the ongoing need of future generations to locate memorials and museums in Washington, DC and its environs. Prepared by NCPC and its partners, the plan identifies 100 potential locations for memorials and museums and provides general guidelines for their development.
5 days ago · Quick Tips for using this 1940 Historical District of Columbia Counties Map tool. There are four ways to get started using this Historical U.S. Counties map tool. Type any PRESENT-day place or address in the “Search places” box above the map and choose the one you want from the auto-complete list. Click the map to see the historical county ...
1 day ago · Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC, USA However, the great monument hides an equally giant secret. Below it lies a 43,800 square foot (4,069sqm) underground chamber, known as the Undercroft, which ...
4 days ago · When writing “Washington, D.C.,” there should always be a comma separating the city and the abbreviation. For example, “In Washington, D.C., students visited the Smithsonian museum.”. Additionally, the official two-letter abbreviation for the District of Columbia is “DC,” according to the United States Postal Service. Washington, D.C.:
