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21 ore fa · 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.
20 ore fa · The Washington metropolitan area, also referred to as the DC area, Greater Washington, the National Capital Region, or locally as the DMV (short for District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), is the metropolitan area centered around Washington, D.C., the federal capital of the United States.
- 1,407.0 sq mi (3,644.2 km²)
- 0–2,350 ft (0–716 m)
- United States
1 giorno fa · The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, also known as simply the March on Washington or the Great March on Washington, was held in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. The purpose of the march was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans.
- August 28, 1963; 60 years ago
3 giorni fa · George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American Founding Father, military officer, and politician who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
- Office established
- John Adams
- John Adams
- John Adams
Obviously George Washington’s role in the founding and formation of the United States cannot be overstated, but naming not only the capital of the United States, but also an entire state on the other side of the country seems… maybe not lazy, but definitely overly confusing where oftentimes in conversation you need to specify “state” or “DC”.
5 giorni fa · National Mall, in Washington, D.C., broad promenade and greensward extending westward from the Capitol to the Potomac River beyond the Lincoln Memorial. The National Mall is as wide (in the north–south dimension) as the grounds of the Capitol; it is bounded on the north by Constitution Avenue and.
5 giorni fa · Welcome to America’s Catholic Church: Plan Your Visit. The National Shrine, also known as Mary’s Shrine, receives nearly one million visitors annually and has been visited by Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, Saint Pope John Paul II, and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta, among others. We hope that you can join us in person and are here to ...
