Washington DC
Named after the first American president, George Washington, Washington, DC is home to the White House and is the capital of the United States.
Home to all three branches of the U.S. government, legislative, executive, and judicial, Washington DC is located on the banks of the Potomac River and bordered by Virginia and Maryland.
Fast Facts
- Country: United States
- State: Washington DC
- Federal district: District of Columbia
- Mayor: Adrian M. Fenty
- Population: 581,530 (2006 est)1
- Founded: 1790
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Area Code: +202, +301, +703
- Time Zone: EST
- Average climate: 31-41°F (winter), 74-84°F (summer)2
- Created municipal corporation: Feb. 21, 18713
- Radio stations: AM, 9, FM 38
History
The area now known as the District of Columbia was agreed upon at a dinner between James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, hosted by Thomas Jefferson.
Founded in 1790, Pierre Charles L’Enfant, a French-born architect and engineer, drew plans for Washington, D.C. in 1791. The cornerstone for the White House was laid in 1792, but was burned and gutted in 1814 along with the U.S. Capital, when the British forces attacked.
Game Time
Washington DC is home to the three time Superbowl champions NFL's Redskins. Also home to the NHL's Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards, MLB's Washington Nationals and the Womens National Basketball Association/WNBA]]'s Washington Mystics.
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If planning a trip, please see Washington, DC Vacation, Washington, DC Hotels, Washington, DC Restaurants, and Washington, DC Tours.
Washingtonians
Actors
- Goldie Hawn
- Samuel L. Jackson
- William Hurt
- Katherine Heigl
- Rip Taylor
Sports
- Dave Batista
- Delonte West
- Pete Sampras
- Jonathan Ogden
- Tim Legler
Musicians
- Marvin Gaye
- Johnny Gill
- Dave Grohl
- Peter Tork
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