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Washington DC is the capital of the US. It was founded in 1790.
As the location of the US Capitol Building and the Whitehouse, DC is a symbol of all that is American. DC has become synonymous with Freedom, Patriotism, and American Liberty.
Washington DC is in the global news almost daily because so much of what originates in DC affects the rest of the world.
Like other important capitals such as: London, Moscow, Beijing, Paris, Singapore; Washington DC and the things that happen here are reported on daily.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoOkay, first of all, whoever asked this question is an idiot. If you don't know why Washington is a symbol for our country, you my friend are hopelessly gone. Washington, the man, was our first president and won us our independence from the British. Washington the place (Washington DC) is our nations capitol. If you don't think that those reasons are good enough, go read a text book.
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Why is Washington DC a symbol for the country?
Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the country because it is the capital of the country.
Why is Washington DC the symbol for your country and why?
it is the symbol of the USA because that is the capital and where a lot of monuments and important statues are
What symbol is next to Washington DC on the map?
Is a star in a circle the tell it's the country Capitol.
Why is Washington D.C. called a national symbol?
Washington DC is considered a national symbol because of all the reach history surrounding the capital. From the architecture to the events that happened there, DC is historical.
What is the sign for ac and DC current?
AC means alternating current DC means direct current there is no polarity reversal
What does the symbol mean for Washington?
The star within a circle designates a capital city, in the case of Washington DC, a country's capital. distric of Columbia
What symbol is used for Washington DC?
a star
What is the symbol next to Washington DC?
a star
What is the symbol country?
o country have symbol
Why is Washington dc called the national symbol or a cultural landmark?
Because it stands for America's unity and democratic tradition.
What does the DC symbol on the hat stand for?
it stands for Droors Clothing
What country symbol is the harp?
The country with the Harp as their symbol is Emerala Isle
