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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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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

What is Washington DC main crops?

None. Washington DC has no agricultural industry within its 63 square miles. All foods are farmed elsewhere and then transported to Washington DC for resale.

There are some community garden plots, but these are for private consumption.

Why is Washington D.C. the cherry tree City?

In 1912, the people of Japan sent 3,020 cherry trees to the United States as a gift of friendship. First Lady Taft and the Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese Ambassador, planted the first two cherry trees on the northern bank of the Tidal Basin. These two original trees are still standing today near the John Paul Jones statue at the south end of 17th Street. Workmen planted the remainder of the trees around the Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park.

What is the average estimated grocery cost in the Washington DC area for an individual?

Well it really depends how much you buy how much you eat and what type of food you like

What is the mileage between Wilmington Delaware and Washington DC?

The drive time from Washington, District of Columbia to Wilmington, Delaware is:

1 hour 50 minutes

What is the closest national capital to Washington DC?

Annapolis, Maryland is only 32.6 miles from Washington, DC.

How many rooms are in the Pentagon?

The Pentagon has a total of 6.5 million square feet of floor space, making it one of the largest office buildings in the world. It houses approximately 17.5 miles of corridors and has a total of 5 concentric rings of office space. While the exact number of rooms is not publicly disclosed, estimates suggest there are over 17,000 rooms in the Pentagon.

When did the Beatles perform in Washington D.C.?

The Beatles played in Kansas City, on September 17th, 1964, at the old Municipal Stadium, on the Missouri side. Along with the Beatles, there were the Shirelles, Bill Blacks combo, and Frogman Henry. I was at the concert, and remember it well. They were brought to the stage in an old Bentley. The first song they played was "All my Lovin"...Never forget it!!!

Washington DC State Motto?

It is not Washingon's own slogan, but he is described as

First in war

First in peace and

First in the hearts of his countrymen.

How much does it cost to tour the smithsonian museum in Washington DC?

All Smithsonian museums are free to the public. You are welcome to leave a donation if you would like.

What motto of Washington DC?

The official motto is: Justitia Omnibus (which is Latin for Justice for All.

The unofficial motto is: Taxation without Representation (which is on all DC license plates). This refers to the fact that citizens of the District pay the same Federal Taxes as all other citizens and yet, there is no congressional representation, beyond a non-voting congressional delegate.