Washington

Washington

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Population672,228
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.

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Pope John Paul II National Shrine

Pope John Paul II National Shrine

The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a national shrine in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. …

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, administered by the National Park Service, is located at 1411 W Street, SE, in …

National Capitol Columns

National Capitol Columns

The National Capitol Columns are a monument in Washington, D.C.'s National Arboretum. It is an arrangement of twenty-two Corinthian columns …

Jefferson Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author …

Arlington Historical Museum

Arlington Historical Museum

The Arlington Historical Museum in Arlington, Virginia houses a comprehensive artifact collection on rotating display. Its exhibits interpret the history …

Museum of the Bible

Museum of the Bible

The Museum of the Bible is a museum in Washington, D.C., United States, owned by Museum of the Bible, Inc., …

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (MOCA Arlington) is a non-collecting contemporary art museum and visual arts center in the …

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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C., United States. The former residence of businesswoman, …

Kreeger Museum

Kreeger Museum

The Kreeger Museum is a modern and contemporary non-profit art museum located in Washington, D.C., United States. It is located …

Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium

Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium

National Museum of the U.S. Navy

National Museum of the U.S. Navy

The National Museum of the United States Navy, or U.S. Navy Museum for short, is the flagship museum of the …

National Postal Museum

National Postal Museum

The National Postal Museum, located in Washington, D.C., is the primary postal museum of the United States. It covers large …

Washington Union Station

Washington Union Station

Washington Union Station, known locally as Union Station, is a major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination in Washington, …

National Museum Of American Jewish Military History

National Museum Of American Jewish Military History

The National Museum of American Jewish Military History (NMAJMH) was founded September 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C., to document and …

Dumbarton Oaks

Dumbarton Oaks

Dumbarton Oaks, formally the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, is a historic estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, …

Anderson House

Anderson House

Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on …

Renwick Gallery

Renwick Gallery

The Renwick Gallery is a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum located in Washington, D.C. that displays American craft …

U.S. National Archives

U.S. National Archives

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States government within the executive branch, …

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