Washington, D.C.


The capital of the United States. Located in the District of Columbia.

Notes for Washington, D.C.

Location of the headquarters for the major branches of the government of the United States, including the departments of the executive branch, Congress, and the Supreme Court.

Notes for Washington, D.C.

Known for its historical monuments, museums, and buildings, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian Institution, the Vietnam Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the White House.

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