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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 far is Algeria from Washington DC?

its like 8 hours to Paris and 2 hours from Paris to Algeria

What are other names for Washington DC?

Well the d.c. in Washington stands for District of Columbia.... so that's another name i guess.

What is the size of the Capitol Visitor Center?

The Capitol Visitor Center is 580,000 square feet on three levels. For purposes of comparison, the Capitol itself encompasses 775,000 square feet. The Visitor Center, therefore, is roughly three quarters the size of the historic Capitol. The Visitor Center footprint also encompasses 170,000 square feet of new building space for the House and Senate.

What is the proper way to write Washington D.C.?

According to the AP Style Guide, it is Washington, D.C.

Who surveyed and planned the city of Washington DC?

Pierre Charles L'Enfant (born 2 August 1754, Paris, France - died 14 June 1825, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA) created the original design for the city. However, he was fired by George Washington and his former assistant, Andrew Ellicottredrew the plans from memory.


Washington, D.C. is a planned city. The design for the City of Washington was largely the work of Pierre (Peter) Charles L'Enfant, a French-born architect, engineer, and city planner who first arrived in the colonies as a military engineer with Major General Lafayette during the American Revolutionary War

Is Washington state and Washington D.C. are two different names for the same place?

Washington, D.C. is not the same as Washington state. Washington, D.C. is a city located on the Atlantic coast of the United States. Washington state is located nearly 2,500 miles away on the Pacific coast of the United States.

What are the five surrounding states of new york state?

The bordering states of New York State (clockwise from the northeast corner) are Vermont, Massachusetts's, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Provinces of Canada are Ontario and Quebec.

What are the names of three monuments in Washington D.C.?

These are the National Monuments and Memorials in Washington DC:

African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
1200 U Street NW 202-667-2667

Lincoln National Memorial
23rd St. NW, Washington, DC at the West End of the National Mall 202-426-6841

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Dr. NW 202-634-1568

World War II Memorial
17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, NW 202-619-7222

Washington Monument
15th St. between Constitution Ave. and Independence Ave. 202-426-6841

George Mason Memorial
900 Ohio Drive, in East Potomac Park, SW 202-426-6841

Jefferson National Memorial
15th St., NW, Washington, DC, at the Tidal Basin, South Bank 202-426-6821

Holocaust Memorial Museum (a combination of museum and memorial)
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW

Navy Memorial and the Naval Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, between 7th and 9th Streets 202-737-2300

Korean War Veterans Memorial
Daniel French Dr. and Independence Ave., NW 202-619-7222

Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial (my personal favorite!)
1850 West Basin Dr. SW 202-376-6704

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
400 block of E Street, NW 202-737-3400


The following are also considered National Memorials or Monuments even though they are just across the river in Arlington Virginia.

Theodore Roosevelt Island
Access is via foot bridge near Rt 50 703-289-2500

Iwo Jima Memorial
Marshall Drive, between Route 50 and Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, VA

Arlington National Cemetery
west end of the Memorial Bridge, Arlington, Virginia 703-607-8052

Is Washigton DC a state?

No, it's a "territory". It is controlled by two levels of government (the US Federal Government and the city authorities), pays taxes, has Federal Courts and citizens of the city are US Citizens. It is not represented in Congress; it sends delegates to Congress but they can't vote on new laws. Citizens can vote in Presidential Elections; the district is entitled to 3 electors.

How long does it take a first class postage letter to get from Washington DC to San Diego?

If you are asking about Washington DC, generally it takes two days. If you are asking about the state of Washington, on the west coast, that generally takes three days. Of course, if you are willing to pay extra, you can get next day delivery by using Express Mail.

How much do Greyhound bus tickets cost from Richmond Virginia to Orlando Florida?

A Greyhound bus ticket from Orlando to Houston, Texas will cost approximately $110.00 - $140.00depending on the fare type selected. The price of a bus ticket depends on the fare type purchased (example: refundable, non-refundable, return, one-way). Price confirmation can be obtained online or through your local Greyhound Operator.

Is Washington D.C. in the State of Maryland?

It is partly in Maryland and partly in Virginia. They call this area the Distric of Columbia

What does the symbol on the capital Washington D C.mean.?

Ten days after his death in 1799, A Congressional committee recommended that a suitable memorial to the Father of Our Country be built to honor him. It was dedicated in 1885.

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How long is the flight from dc to miami?

The flight time from Miami International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is about 1 hour, 50 minutes.

Is washigton dc the capital?

Washington D.C. is the capital city of United States.

Is the US capital located in Virginia?

Neither. The capitol building and the city of Washington is located in the District of Columbia which is a federally controlled area and, therefore, not subject to the jurisdiction of any state.

How did the comprimise of 1850 address the question of slavery in Washington D.C.?

Novanet-Slavery continued in washington D.C. but slave trading was banned

Who is the representative from your district in Washington-DC?

Washington has 10 Representatives in the US House of Representatives and 2 Senators in the US Senate. The current Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives are Susan DelBene, Rick Larsen, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Dan Newhouse, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Derek Kilmer, Pramila Jayapal, Dave Reichert, Adam Smith and Dennis Heck. The U.S. Senators from Washington are Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell.

Why was the US Capitol building built?

serves as the location for the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government