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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 is Washington DC located in?
It has to do with Hamilton's plan to repay the debts of the USA after the Revolutionary war. Hamilton was Washington's economic cabinet member. His plan was that the USA would assume all of the debts of all of the states (each individual State had debt to various places at the time). This was great for all of the States, save Virginia, which had already payed off all of its debts. The south at this time was also afraid of a strong northern government taking away the rights of the south. So in order for the Bill to pass the south insisted that the nations capitol would be moved to a more central location, that central location being Washington D.C.
Why does the state Washington and Washington D.C. have the same name?
"Washington" was named after President George Washington, who selected the location of the city along the Potomac River. "D.C." stands for the District of Columbia. "Columbia" was a poetic name.
Does the district of Columbia get 3 electoral votes?
yes
According to the 23rd Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, the District of Columbia is allowed to appoint the number of electors to which it would be entitled if it were a state, but never more than the number of electors from the least populous state.
Each of the seven least populous states has the minimum possible number of electors, three. And currently, the population of D.C. exceeds the population of Wyoming.
What is the procedure for same-sex marriage in Washington DC?
The procedure is the same for any marriage (gay or straight) in Washington, DC:
- Complete marriage license application form;
- Appear in person, both partners, at Moultrie Courthouse;
- Show proof of age for both partners;
- Pay $45 fee for marriage license;
- Mandatory waiting period of three full business days;
- Bring marriage license to legal officiant (clergy or judge);
- Officiant signs license and returns it to Court;
- Certificate of marriage is mailed to your home address.
Washington, D.C. is officially governed by Congress and may rule the city in whatever manner it desires. Since 1973, Congress has allowed the city to have an elected mayor and city council, which handle the day-to-day affairs of government. However, any laws passed by the city council must be approved by Congress before they can go into effect.
What is inscribed at the top of the Washington Monument?
On the east facing side of the Washington Monument is says "Laus deo" meaning "Praise be to God."
The west side reads: "Corner Stone laid on bed of foundation, July 4, 1848. First stone at height of 152 feet laid August 7, 1880. Capstone set December 6, 1884.
The north side reads: "Joint commission at setting of capstone. Chester A. Arthur. W.W. Corcoran, Chairman. M.E. Bell. Edward Clark. John Newton. Act of August 2, 1876."
The south side reads: "Chief engineer and architect, Thos. Lincoln Casey, Colonel, Corps of Engineers. Assistants: George W. Davis, Captain, 14th Infantry. Bernard R. Green, Civil Engineer. Master Mechanic: P.H. McLaughlin."
Is Washington D.C. part of the state of Maryland?
Yes & NO.
Yes: DC is "sitting" on defunct Maryland territory. No: it was annexed in 1791 from Maryland. (NW/SW DC is former Montgomery County & NE/SE DC is former Prince George's County). No, but the land currently defined as D.C. was originally part of Maryland and would probably revert to Maryland if the Federal Government, D.C. residents or Maryland wished to change the status of D.C. (as happened in 1846 with the portions of Northern Virginia that used to be part of D.C. reverting back to Virginia) wikipedia --- > Maryland Retrocession.
No, Washington, DC borders Maryland and Virginia but is part of neither state. It is US Government land that is part of neither state and governed seperately.
Washington state is the northwest corner of the United States.
Which president's wife was responsible for bringing Washington DC the famous cherry trees?
Helen Taft, in 1912. See http://www.answers.com/topic/japanese-cherry-trees.
Was Washington DC named after George Washington because he was the first president of the US?
Yes. Washington State is named after the first president George Washington.
Do you need a motorcycle licence to operate a 150cc scooter in Washington?
i just purchased a 150cc scooter in Illinois on sept 27, 2008. according to the dealer, as of January 1, 2008; any motor scooter or cycle that can travel at 30mph or faster is required to have a license (it used to be based on cc rating of engine, but no longer). you will need to check in with DMV to get a booklet (available on line); take a written and driving test.
Washington, D.C. is not a state. It is the District of Columbia.
How much did the Washington Monument weigh?
The Washington Monument weighs about as much as 555 pounds.
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Is Washington D.C. a state in the US?
Washington DC is not a state, although it is part of the United States. DC, the District of Columbia, in which the City of Washington is located, is a Federal District governed by Congress and not part of any state.
Does Washington DC have a death penalty?
Washington is one of two states that still allows the condemned to choose hanging as an option to lethal injection. Only two inmates have chosen that method since the Supreme Court lifted the moratorium on capital punishment in 1976:
Westley Allen Dodd ("the volunteer"), in January 1993
Charles Campbell, in May 1994
New Hampshire reserves the right to use hanging if lethal injection proves impractical, but has not hanged anyone since executing Howard Long, in July 1939. Long was also the last person executed in New Hampshire, which reinstated the death penalty in January 1991 but seldom uses it.
Does the District of Columbia have any members in the US House of Representatives?
Washington DC is a Federal District, it is not a state. Hence it has no Senators and no congresspersons.
Washington DC does however, have a single non-voting Congressional Delegate who has limited rights and responsibilities in the House of Representatives.
Who votes for electoral votes in Washington DC?
The candidate with the most votes receives all the electoral votes (currently 3) from Washington DC.
According to the 23rd Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, the District of Columbia is allowed to appoint the number of electors to which it would be entitled if it were a state, but never more than the number of electors from the least populous state.
Each of the seven least populous states has the minimum possible number of electors, three. And currently, the population of D.C. exceeds the population of Wyoming.
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What is the time difference between the UK and Washington dc?
Washington is 5 hours behind London. 8 AM in Washington is 1 PM in London =================== Time difference between London, UK and Washington DC, USA is 5 hrs
London is 5:0 hours ahead of Washington DC
That means when it is 9:00 am in Washington DC, it is 2:00 pm in London
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What is the tallest structure in Washington D.C.?
The tallest building in the world (completed) is the Burj Dubai, As of July 20 2009.
It is now known as the Burj Khalifa
What time is it in Honolulu now?
Honolulu is on the Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone. This time zone is three hours behind Pacific Standard Time (the west coast of the United States).
Who was the French architect who designed Washington D.C.?
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 of Washington DC.
How long is the drive from New York NY to Washington DC?
The drive time from Washington, District of Columbia to New York, New York is:
3 hours, 40 minutesIt is 227 miles according to Google Maps.
