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18 Ιουν 2010 · Interesting Facts. 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...
The history of Washington, D.C., is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. The site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first selected by President George Washington .
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.
2 ημέρες πριν · 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.”
3 ημέρες πριν · 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.
17 Φεβ 2020 · The first section of the Washington Metro opens. 1996. Archeologists discover ancient jewelry in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Initial ideas for the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, included an equestrian statue of the first president, a statue on top of a classical Greek column, and a tomb.
The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.
