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1 giorno fa · 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.”
- Washington Since 1900
Washington’s population surged to about 950,000 during World...
- Washington, D.C
Washington is an extraordinary city, one with multiple...
- Washington Since 1900
1 giorno fa · Washington is an extraordinary city, one with multiple personalities: a working federal city, an international metropolis, a picturesque tourist destination, an unmatched treasury of the country’s history and artifacts, and a cosmopolitan centre that retains a neighbourly small-town ambience.
26 giu 2024 · Washington’s population surged to about 950,000 during World War II (1939–45). In 1941 a new airport was built, and less than two years later the Pentagon was completed, establishing the capital city as the military command centre of the country.
1 giorno fa · The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
2 giorni fa · 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. [2] .
14 giu 2024 · Discover the rich tapestry of history woven into the monumental landscape of Washington, DC. From the iconic Washington Monument to the intricate details of the National Mall, each structure tells a story of the nation’s past.
13 giu 2024 · Washington History is the only scholarly publication devoted exclusively to the history of our nation’s capital. First published in 1989, the magazine replaced the Records of the Columbia Historical Society (1897-1989).
