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Washington, DC is the national capital. As such it is the seat of national government. Congress, the Supreme Court and all the government departments have their headquarters there. Therefore, the president's mansion was also built there. This location give him easy access to Congress and the Secretaries who run his executive departments.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoIt was voted on by Congress and presented by Washington that DC be the capital city. Washington did the basic layout of the city. At that time much of the land was swampy and not ready to build on. Washington is located between the major eastern cities of 1789 and travel in 1789 was not easy . We forget how hard it was. To go 30 miles took about 2 days by horseback and required staying overnight someplace. Many of our founding fathers were from Virginia and had plantations not far from the DC site and they often stayed with each other as they traveled in the area.
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Why did the president have to live in Washington DC?
the white house is in Washigton DC
In what city does the president live and work?
The president works in Washington,DC.
Can you vote for president if you live in Washington DC?
Yeah
What city does the president of the US live in?
Washington DC, which is in Maryland.
In what building did Jefferson Davis live in Washington D.C.?
Jefferson Davis did not live in Washington dc he lived in Virginia he was the president of the confederate states of America not the us if he was the president of the us he would of lived in Washington dc
Is Washington D.C. the home of the president?
The President does live in the White House, which is in Washington DC, however after and before the President's term in office, often times the President does not reside in Washington DC, and instead lives in other states.
Which US President did not live in Washington DC while serving in office?
George Washington.
What state of Washington D.C. does president live?
There are no states in Washington DC. It is a district that is independent of the 50 states. The president lives in the White House. The White House is located in Washington DC.
Does the president live in Maryland?
No, the President of the United States does not live in Maryland. The official residence of the President is the White House, located in Washington, D.C.
Who was the Only president who did not Live in Washington DC?
George Washington, because the city didn't exist yet.
What state did Harry S. Truman live in when he became president?
When he became President he lived in Washington DC.
What state does the president live in the us?
During their term as president, they will live in Washington, D.C.
