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2 days ago · Washington, D.C., capital of the United States, coextensive with the District of Columbia, located on the northern shore of the Potomac River. Often referred to simply as D.C., the city is an international metropolis, a picturesque tourist destination, and an unmatched treasury of the country’s history and artifacts.
2 days ago · Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington was established as the capital of the United States as the result of a compromise following seven years of negotiation by members of the U.S. Congress as they tried to define the concept of a “federal enclave.”
2 days ago · The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 50 states, a federal capital district (Washington, D.C.), and 326 Indian reservations.
17 hours ago · It seems like every few weeks, we hear mutterings of a new book ban in the United States. Whether it's Iowa's school districts trying to remove more than 3,000 books from its schools, or the ...
2 days ago · From 1860 to 1861, eleven Southern states plus an additional two Southern states that were claimed and partially controlled seceded from the Union, forming the Confederate States of America. Following the American Civil War , these states were subsequently added back to the Union.
5 days ago · Welcome to American History. The museum's world class collections help tell the complex history of our nation. We are located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Open today 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Plan Your Visit. Explore Civic Engagement.
1 day ago · Constitution of the United States of America - Amendments, Ratification, Bill of Rights: A brief synopsis of the amendments to the U.S. Constitution, along with links to articles on each, is provided in the table.
