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- Country: United States
- State: Washington DC
- Federal district: District of Columbia
- Mayor: Adrian M. Fenty
- Population: 581,530 (2006 est)U.S. Census Bureau: Washington, DC Population
- Founded: 1790
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Area Code: +202, +301, +703
- Time Zone: EST
- Average climate: 31-41°F (winter), 74-84°F (summer)Wcities: Washington DC Climate
- Created municipal corporation: Feb. 21, 1871Info Please: Washington DC
- Radio stations: AM, 9, FM 38
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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.
The Washington, DC, city council passed a bill on May 5, 2009, to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. After some confusion by council member Marion Barry, the proposal passed with a 12-1 vote.Washington Times: D.C. Council Passes Same-sex Marriage Bill
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 WNBA's Washington Mystics.Mahalo Suggests
If planning a trip, please see Washington, DC Vacation, Washington, DC Hotels, Washington, DC Restaurants, and Washington, DC Tours.-
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And his opponent, from Washington, DC, weighinh 290 pounds... Batiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiistaaaaaaa xD
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How ironic that the team with the most politically incorrect name in the NFL is from Washington DC. (via @ryanvoight)
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NEW FRIENDS .. ITS GOING TO TAKE A LITTLE LONGER TO STRAIGHTEN OUT WASHINGTON DC. ALL IS HAS BEEN COMMMUNICATED.
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