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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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Where was the capital while Washington D.C. was being built?
Prior to establishing the nation's capital in Washington, D.C., the United States Congress and its predecessors had met in Philadelphia, New York City, and a number of other locations.[1] In September 1774, the First Continental Congress brought together delegates from the colonies in Philadelphia, followed by the Second Continental Congress which met from 1775 to 1781. Upon gaining independence, the Congress of the Confederation was formed, and convened in Philadelphia until June 1783,
How many miles does it take to get to Washington dc from kansas city?
Wichita to DC is about 1300 miles.
If you are driving, at 500 miles / day that is about a 3 day drive.
Flying is about 4 hours.
What is the long green space in front of the US capitol called?
This is the National Mall, which includes the grassy space from the Capitol to the Washington Monument, and the western end containing the Lincoln Memorial and its reflecting pool.
Is the capital of Washington D.C. the White House?
The white house is located in Washington DC. Washington DC is not the capital of any state, but is the capital of the United States of America. It is a district. The capital of Virginia is Richmond. The capital of Washington state is Olympia.
How much digress from the equator is Washington DC?
Approximately 2,697 miles.
Formula: Washington DC's latitude = 38° 53' North (approx. 39°)
39*24902 (the circumference of the Earth in miles) / 360 (total degrees around the Earth) = 2697 miles
What are some famous buildings in Washington D.C.?
Mount Rainier, Mount Hood,
Well, there is the white house, Georgetown, The Washington Monument and also Six flags. There are many other places and you could find out with a search engine, a travel agent or a brochure.
Washington DC is divided into how many sections?
www.wmata.com has a map of DC with all of the metro stations. Those are named after the neighborhoods that they are in.
Which ocean is the closest to Washington D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is near Chesapeake Bay, which eventually lets out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Why is the DC at the end of Washington?
DC stands for District of Columbia. As the name suggests, it is a district. Washington resides within this district.
How long does it take mail from Florida to reach Virginia?
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
Where does the President live in Washington D.C.?
1600 Pensylvannia Ave. The family lives in the second floor of the white house. They are also allowed up to the third floor where the staff lives.
What other subway runs through washiington dc besides metro?
There is a rail tunnel between Union Station and L'Enfant Plaza, used by trains heading southbound from Union Station.
What 2 states is Washington DC in?
None. Washington, D.C. is in the land donated by Virginia and Maryland upon creation of the capital city in 1790. The Virginia portion was returned to Virginia in 1847 and is now modern day Arlington Co. and the city of Alexandria.
Why does Washington dc get electoral votes if its not a state?
We can vote, and we actively do in city elections and the US Presidency. However we don't have voting representation in Congress since D.C. is not a state. Funny how they treat us as a state in terms of the economy with taxes but otherwise have a problem if we want voting rights.
If you see a D.C. license plate, on the bottom has the words "TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION". That is the voting rights issue we have. We are taxed without having a voice on how much we should be taxed -- the very (or one of many) issue(s) of why we fought to separate from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Who lives in the white house right now?
The White House is the official residence and executive office of the President of the United States.
Is it illegal to bring a gun to work in DC?
You couldn't own handguns until recently. DC enacted ban in 1976, that banned many types of guns, but that law was recently ruled unconstitutional by the supreme court. In theory, you can now own any otherwise legal gun in DC, but I haven't heard any reports yet of what difference the SCOTUS ruling has made.
Please consult the DC Handgun Info blog at http://dchandguninfo.livejournal.com. It has links connecting you to D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Dept. Gun Registration Office, where to shoot, where to train, links to pro-gun blogs, etc. You may own long guns as well as handguns. The handgun (specific model number and color) must appear on DC's approved lists (combined from the approved lists of Maryland, Massachusetts, and California) and no others, unless you plan on suing the District of Columbia. If you do not have any training, you need to get some. DC has made it expensive and cumbersome to register a gun, and the process can easily add $400 to the cost of your gun.
How many rooms in the white house?
There are 132 rooms in the White House.
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35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators.
25 bedrooms; 3 kitchens; 3 dining rooms; 1 library; 1 bowling alley; 1 movie theater; 69 closets
There is a room for arranging flowers, an upholstery shop, press room, conference rooms, offices, a squad room for the White House police, and a TV studio.
According to Whitehouse.gov, the White House has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the residence.
Are there any International airports in Washington D.C.?
There are no airports inside the Washington DC boundary, however, there are three commercial airports that are nearby.
DCA or Ronald Reagan National Airport is just across the Potomac River in Arlington VA, but it is not considered an International Airport.
IAD or Dullas Airport is the next closest in Dulles VA. IAD is one of the busiest domestic and international airports in the DC metro area.
BWI or Baltimore Washington Airport is slight further afield and is closer to Baltimore than to DC. It is a very busy domestic airport, but it does have international flights.
How many US territories are there?
Under U.S. Jurisdiction (14)
* American Samoa
* Baker Island
* Guam
* Howland Island
* Jarvis Island
* Johnston Atoll
* Kingman Reef
* Midway Islands
* Navassa Island
* Northern Mariana Islands
* Palmyra Atoll
* Puerto Rico
* Virgin Islands
* Wake Island
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What is the time difference between dallas and Washington dc?
It's 14 hours behind.
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/difference.html?p1=248
