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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is home to many national landmarks. These include the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Smithsonian Institution. Duke Ellington was one of many well known Americans that called Washington, D.C. home.
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What does the abbreviation mean in Washington DC?
Well, based on what I assume your question might be, DC in Washington DC stands for District of Columbia.
What is the symbol usually seen in Washington DC?
Washington DC Great Seal, or symbol used by the state to authenticate certain documents.
The seal has Justice (who is a woman) hanging a wreath on a statue of George Washington.
The seal was adopted on August 3, 1871 as the first act passed by the District's first legislative assembly.
See the related documents for a link to an image of the seal.
What are good reasons to visit Washington DC?
Experiencing Washington DC directly is a more intense learning experience and allows students to absorb the historical, cultural, educational, and physical aspects of Washington DC directly.
Washington DC has unique attractions such as Smithsonian museums, National Monuments, US Capital, White House, etc.
Most students who visit DC consider it the highlight of all the field trips they do thoughout their educational experience.
What states border Washington D.C.?
Washington D.C. is located between the states of Virginia (on its southwest side) and Maryland (on its southeast, northeast, and northwest sides).
Maryland and Virginia.
What are the two tallest statues in Washington DC and where were they located?
the biggest two are lincolin and the big tall green lady
How many miles and how much would I spend on gas to drive from Washington DC to West Palm Beach FL?
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to West Palm Beach, Florida is:
990 miles / 1,593 kmAssuming that your car gets 28 miles per gallon, you would need almost 36 gallons of gas.
The average price of Gas in Dec 2009 is 3.05 per gallon. So this would cost almost $108. At 2.80 per gallon the trip would cost $99
What does dc represent in Washington DC?
D.C. stands for District of Columbia. This comes from the constitution, where it states we will have a district of no more then 100 square miles to be our capitol. Columbia is in honor of Christopher Columbus.
Why is the building in Washington D.C. called the pentagon?
Because it has five sides, five floors (above ground), five ring corridors per floor, and a five-acre central plaza. Pentagon is the name for a five-sided polygon.
Also, The Pentagon is in Virginia, not Washington DC.
How many miles is it between Washington DC and Cancun Mexico?
I just travled from DC to San Diego and my Gps said that it was 2,150 miles.
What was the state that donated land for the District of Columbia?
Virginia donated most of D.C., and Maryland donated some
What is the distance from Washington DC to Harrisonburg VA?
The driving distance is 132 miles per Map Quest. The driving time per Map Quest is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
Which president built the US Treasury building?
Andrew Jackson approved the construction of the current Treasury Building in 1836. There is a persistent legend that he built it to block the view of the Capitol from the White House, but this is a later myth. Construction continued until 1869, although it was almost stopped at one point.
How many electorrs does Washington DC have?
The number of electoral votes for each state is equal to the sum of its number of Senators and its number of Representatives. Based on the 2010 Census, Washington has 12 electoral votes.
Three monuments in Washington DC were erected in honor of what men?
Three presidential memorials are: the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial. There is also a fourth memorial for Franklin Roosevelt, his memorial is has the only presidential pet to be memorialized.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Brazil?
Honolulu HI is 5 hours behind Washington DC. For instance, if Washington DC's time was 7:00 p.m., the time in Hawaii would be 2:00 p.m.
What happened to Washington DC in 1800?
On August 24, several government and public buildings were burned by an invading British army for the American sacking of York (Toronto).
