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Hace 2 días · Washington is an extraordinary city, one with multiple personalities: a working federal city, an international metropolis, a picturesque tourist destination, an unmatched treasury of the country’s history and artifacts, and a cosmopolitan centre that retains a neighbourly small-town ambience.
- History
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington...
- People
People of Washington, D.C. Washington has always been an...
- Sports and Recreation
Washington, D.C. - Sports, Recreation, Parks: Baseball is...
- Transportation
Washington, D.C. - Metro, Rail, Bus: Washington developed as...
- Seattle
Seattle, chief city of the state of Washington, U.S., seat...
- History
Hace 3 días · The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States, victorious commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783 in the American Revolutionary War, and the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
- 106.01 acres (42.90 ha)
- 555 ft (169 m)
- 1848–1854, 1879–1884
Hace 2 días · The state was formed from the western part of the Washington Territory, which was ceded by the British Empire in the Oregon Treaty of 1846. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. Olympia is the state capital, and the most populous city is Seattle .
- 71,362 sq mi (184,827 km²)
Hace 2 días · George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American Founding Father, military officer, and politician who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
- Office established
- John Adams
- John Adams
- John Adams
Hace 4 días · The city’s layout, designed by Pierre L’Enfant in 1791, showcases strong European roots. Its location along the Potomac River and its stunning neoclassical architecture evoke a sense of grandeur and history that is reminiscent of the Roman Empire.
Hace 4 días · Standing tall at 555 feet, the Washington Monument is a magnificent obelisk situated on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This iconic structure was erected in honor of George Washington, who valiantly led the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and later became the first President of the United States.
