District of Columbia
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Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is also one of the country's most beautiful and historic cities and the site of many of its most popular tourist attractions. These include the White House, where the President lives and works; the United States Capitol, where the Congress meets; the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and other historic structures; as well as a wide range of museums which together house an enormous collection of items from America's past. Although New York City and Philadelphia each served briefly as the capital of the United States, in 1790, Congress chose the District of Columbia as the permanent seat of government. George Washington helped select the site for the city. Situated on the Potomac River, Washington, D.C., was originally carved out of land transferred from Maryland and Virginia. French-born American engineer, architect, and urban designer Pierre-Charles L'Enfant designed the city's basic plan, which features wide avenues radiating from the Capitol building through a grid of streets with numerous circles and parks. The name District of Columbia honors Christopher Columbus, and the city's better-known name of Washington, honors the first president. Congress first met in Washington in 1800, although construction of the first phase of the Capitol was not completed until 1826. Today, millions come to Washington, D.C. each year to see the Capitol, the White House, the Library of Congress, and the city's many museums and monuments.
Some of the famous celebrities that were born in District of Columbia include:
Katherine Heigl,
Alyson Hannigan,
Christopher Meloni,
Duke Ellington,
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The Flag of District of Columbia
Established in 1791; flag adopted in 1938. The personal arms of George Washington form the District flag. It has no historical relationship to the Stars and Stripes, despite the similarity of design.
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572,059 (9,316.40 mi2)
Geographic Area (mi2)
Total 68.34
Water 6.94
Land 61.4
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Housing: In District of Columbia, there are 274,845 housing units, averaging to 4,476.10 per sq mile.
 Related Magazines:
Foreign Policy Magazine
Dolls
Teddy Bear Review
Smithsonian
The New Republic
Posters and Artwork
A Library Reading Room, Library of Congress, Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA
Photographic Print 96" x 32"
• U.S. Capitol, Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA
Photographic Print 24" x 8"
• Congress Building, Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA
Photographic Print 96" x 32"
• Central Washington, District Of Columbia Map 1948
Giclee Print 16" x 12"
• Fireworks Over a City, Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA
Photographic Print 8" x 24"
• Tourists in the War Memorial, Korean Veterans Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA
Photographic Print 24" x 8"
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