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- Residents of Washington (known as "Washingtonians") and the Pacific Northwest simply refer to the state as "Washington", and the nation's capital "Washington, D.C.", "the other Washington", or simply "D.C."
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4 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.
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4 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.”
4 days ago · Washington, D.C. - Capital City, Urban Planning, Grid System: Washington’s visionary planner was Pierre Charles L’Enfant, a French army engineer who fought in the American Revolution. Two factors strongly influenced L’Enfant’s imagination as he planned the capital city: his understanding of 18th-century Baroque landscape architecture ...
2 days ago · D.C. United loses 3-2 to FC Cincinnati, winless streak continues. United without key players due to suspensions and injuries. . FC Cincinnati ties league record with seventh consecutive road win.
Jun 6, 2024 · Now - Jul 04, 2024. From: 07:30 PM to 10:30 PM. THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR IN ADVANCE! Honor Independence Day in an exciting and special style: …. aboard a private boat; …. the monuments by moonlight; …. with the best view of the fireworks in Washington, D.C.
1 day ago · The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia.
4 days ago · The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to Washington, D.C., United States of America, from July 8 to 11, 2024, to participate in this year’s NATO Summit. The Summit will be an opportunity for the Prime Minister to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to Euro-Atlantic security and stability, particularly in the face of ongoing Russian aggression and destabilization.
