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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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How many statues are in Washington dc?

1.The Washington Monument

2.The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

3.The Korean War Veterans Memorial

4.The Lincoln Memorial

5.The Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial

6.The Jefferson Memorial

What are facts about the washington monument?

For a complete listing of the History and other facts see the Wikipedia article in the Related Links.

The completed monument stands 555 ft 5⅛ in (169.294 m) tall, with the following construction materials and details:

  • Phase One (1848 to 1858): To the 152-foot (46 m) level, under the direction of Superintendent William Daugherty.
  • Phase Two (1878 to 1888): Work completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, commanded by Lt. Col. Thomas L. Casey.
Exterior structure
  • Total height of monument: 555 ft 5⅛ in (169.294 m)
  • Height from lobby to observation level: 500 feet (152 m)
  • Width at base of monument: 55 ft 1½ in (16.802 m)
  • Width at top of shaft: 34 ft 5 in (10.49 m)
  • Thickness of monument walls at base: 15 feet (4.6 m)
  • Thickness of monument walls at observation level: 18 inches (460 mm)
  • Total weight of monument: 90,854 short tons (82,421 t)
  • Total number of blocks in monument: 36,491
  • Sway of monument in 30-mile-per-hour (48 km/h) wind: 0.125 inches (3.2 mm)
Capstone
  • Capstone weight: 3,300 pounds (1.5 t)
  • Capstone cuneiform keystone measures 5.16 feet (1.57 m) from base to the top
  • Each side of the capstone base: 3 feet (910 mm)
  • Width of aluminum tip: 5.6 inches (140 mm) on each of its four sides
  • Height of aluminum tip from its base: 8.9 inches (230 mm)
  • Weight of aluminum tip on capstone: 100 oz (2.85 kg)
Foundation
  • Depth: 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m)
  • Weight: 36,912 short tons (33,486 metric tons)
  • Area: 16,001 square feet (1,486.5 m2)
Interior
  • Number of commemorative stones in stairwell: 193
  • Present elevator installed: 1998
  • Present elevator cab installed: 2001
  • Elevator travel time: 70 seconds
  • Number of steps in stairwell: 897

What is the distance between Washington and New York City?

Give or take , it is about 6 hours driving time. I just made the drive a week or so ago.

The distance is 227.51 miles and the estimated driving time according to MapQuest is 4 hours and 12 minutes according to MapQuest.
225 miles

Why is Washington D.C.such a special city?

Because it's one of the most famous, and important places in the world and because it is the world's leading world economic power(US) capital. A lot of economic activities and significant buildings such as the white house, the UN head and many more are located there.

Which states gave land to create Washington DC?

In 1790 when the federal district was originally created, two states gave land to create the District of Columbia. The Commonwealth of Virginia gave up (or ceded) parts of the western bank of the Potomac river, including the city of Alexandria. The state of Maryland also ceded land on the eastern bank of the Potomac river, including the town of Georgetown. However, in the 1840's the land on the eastern bank of the Potomac river was retroceded to Virginia.

Today, Washington DC is on land that was formerly part of Maryland.

What is the name of the cemetery in Washington where soldiers are laid to rest?

The Arlington National Cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Overseen by United States Department of the Army, Arlington National Cemetery has 624 acres to honor the nation's heroes and relatives of our national heroes.

What is the flight time from Washington dc to banglore?

The time will vary depending on the final destination in India. Washington, DC (WAS) to Delhi (DEL) Shortest Flight Duration: 16 hours 40 mins via Newark

or Washington, DC (WAS) to Bangalore (BLR) Shortest Flight Duration: 19 hours 40 mins via Frankfurt

or

Washington, DC (WAS) to Mumbai (BOM)

Shortest Flight Duration * 17 hours 37 mins * Via Frankfurt International Apt, Frankfurt (FRA)

Does the state of Massachusetts recognize Washington DC registered domestic partnerships?

No. The Maine Domestic Partnership Law (Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 22, sec. 2710) does not offer reciprocity with out-of-state registered domestic partnerships. In fact, it requires in-state registration after a minimum of 12-months' residency in the state of Maine.

Why is the Washington Monument not a memorial?

It is a monument and a memorial, and both words have considerable overlap in meaning. In short, it's called the 'Washington Monument' because the people who proposed, designed and constructed it, gave it that name.

What pro sports teams are in Washington DC?

Yes. There is an American football team, a hockey team, a basketball team, and a baseball team. The American football team is the Washington Redskins, the hockey team is the Washington Capitals, the basketball team is the Washington Wizards, and the baseball team is the Washington Nationals.

What is the building with a gold dome in Washington D.C.?

The largest building (in terms of area) is the Washington Convention Center.

The tallest building is the Washington Monument.

How long did it take on train from Boston to Washington D.C. in 1850?

How long did it take a train to go from Boston to Washington D.C. in 1850?

How many electoral votes did Hillary Clinton get from DC?

Hillary Clinton received 8 of 12 electoral votes, receiving 1,742,718 votes to Donald Trump's 1,221,747 votes, winning Washington. 3 electors instead voted for Colin Powell, and 1 voted for Faith Spotted Eagle.

What is the longest escalator in Washington dc 's metro?

The longest Metro line in Washington DC (the one that has the most stops through the center of downtown DC is both the blue and orange lines (although Blue is longer overall).

What is the name of the Virginia city that crosses the crosses the border from Washington DC?

what is the name of the Virginia city that across the border from Washington d.c.

What are the toll charges from Madison WI to Washington dc?

You can calculate your tolls based on your expected route by going on the toll road websites. You will likely be travelling the Illinois Toll Road, Possibly the Chicago Skyway, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania Turnpikes. Typically this costs about $50 each way for a regular vehicle if paying cash, or about $35 each way with an EZ pass.

What are the two closest cities or state next to Washington dc?

Both Maryland and Virginia border on the District of Columbia.

How long of a drive from akron Ohio to Washington D.C.?

The driving distance between Akron, OH and Washington, DC is approximately 350 miles. The driving time would be approximately 6 hours 30 minutes if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)