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On September 9, 1791, the federal city was named in honor of George Washington, and the district was named the Territory of Columbia, Columbia being a poetic name for the United States in use at that time.
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Is it true that The District of Columbia is also known as Washington DC?
Yes, they are referring to the same place.
Why is Washington DC not in Columbia?
It is in Columbia
What stands for DC?
District of Columbia
What does dc mean Washington DC?
district of Columbia
In Washington DC what does the DC mean?
District of Columbia
What federal district is Washington DC in?
Washington is located in DC. The District of Columbia.
What is fulform DC in Washington DC?
DC stands for District of Columbia!
What is the Capital of Washington Not Washington DC?
the capital is columbia
What does th initials DC stand for?
As in Washington? District of Columbia. As in Washington? District of Columbia.
What does D.C stand for?
D.C stands for District of Columbia as in Washington D.C
What does the inisals DC in Washington means?
District of Columbia District of Columbia
What city do the DC United play?
Washington District of Columbia. DC.
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