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  3. www.britannica.com › place › Washington-DCWashington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental | Britannica

    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.”

  4. www.wikiwand.com › en › Washington,_DWashington, D.C. - Wikiwand

    Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly called Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east.

  5. www.visittheusa.com › destination › washington-dcWashington, D.C. | Visit The USA

    Washington, D.C.’s is known for the awe-inspiring monuments and museums that grace the National Mall, but it’s also a city of diverse neighborhoods, incredible cuisine and the arts.

  6. washington.org › dc-information › washington-dc-historyThe History of Washington, DC | Washington DC

    Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. You can read the actual line at the National Archives.

  7. www.history.com › topics › us-statesWashington, D.C. - HISTORY

    Jun 18, 2010 · Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States, located between Virginia and Maryland on the north bank of the Potomac River. The city is home to all three branches of the...

  8. www.britannica.com › summary › Washington-DCWashington, D.C. history and famous landmarks | Britannica

    Washington, D.C., City (pop., 2008 est.: 591,833), capital of the U.S. It is coextensive with the District of Columbia. Situated at the navigational head of the Potomac River, between Maryland and Virginia, it has an area of 68 sq mi (176 sq km).

  9. www.nationalgeographic.com › washington-dcWashington, D.C. Travel Guide - National Geographic

    Destinations. Washington, D.C. Travel Guide. National Geographic’s latest travel stories about Washington, D.C. Photograph by Patrick Witty, Nat Geo Image Collection. Why It's Worth It....

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