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About District of Columbia

The District of Columbia, commonly referred to as Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States. It is located on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia. The city was founded in 1790 and is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The area that is now the District of Columbia was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Nacotchtank, Anacostan, and Piscataway. In 1608, English explorer John Smith explored the area and named it "New England". In 1790, the Residence Act was passed by Congress, which authorized the creation of a permanent national capital on the Potomac River. President George Washington chose the site of the current city, and the city was officially established in 1791. The city was designed by Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French-born architect and engineer. He designed the city in a grid pattern, with wide avenues and public squares. The city was divided into four quadrants, with the Capitol Building at the center. In 1801, the District of Columbia was officially established as the capital of the United States. The city was home to the federal government, and it quickly became a center of politics and culture. In 1814, during the War of 1812, the British invaded Washington, D.C. and burned many of the public buildings, including the White House and the Capitol Building. The city was quickly rebuilt, and by the mid-1800s, it had become a thriving city. In the late 1800s, the city underwent a period of rapid growth and development. The city's infrastructure was improved, and many of the city's iconic monuments and buildings were constructed, including the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial. Today, Washington, D.C. is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. It is home to the federal government, as well as many museums, monuments, and other attractions. It is also a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.

District of Columbia Facts

1. The District of Columbia is the only state in the United States that does not have voting representation in Congress.
2. The District of Columbia is home to the White House, the official residence of the President of the United States.
3. The District of Columbia is the only state in the United States that does not have a governor.
4. The District of Columbia is the only state in the United States that does not have a state legislature.
5. The District of Columbia is the only state in the United States that does not have a state flag.
6. The District of Columbia is the only state in the United States that does not have a state bird.
7. The District of Columbia is the only state in the United States that does not have a state tree.
8. The District of Columbia is the only state in the United States that does not have a state flower.
9. The District of Columbia is the only state in the United States that does not have a state song.
10. 1 The District of Columbia is the only state in the United States that does not have a state motto.

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