History of Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Washington, D.C., is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. The site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first selected by President George Washington. The city came under attack during the War of 1812 in an episode known as the Burning of Washington.
The History of Washington, DC
WEBFounded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. You can read the actual line at the National Archives.
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental | Britannica
WEB3 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.”
Washington, D.C. - HISTORY
WEBJun 18, 2010 · Interesting Facts. Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States, located between Virginia and Maryland on the north bank of the Potomac River. The city is home to all three branches...
Washington, D.C. | History, Map, Population, & Facts
WEB1 day ago · The role Washington plays as the capital of the United States often overshadows its lively local history and its complex political, economic, and social issues. About half the land in Washington is owned by the U.S. government, which pays no …
Washington, D.C. - History and Heritage | Smithsonian
WEBNov 6, 2007 · Washington, D.C. is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. From the beginning it has been embroiled...
Washington, D.C. history and famous landmarks | Britannica
WEBThe federal government occupied it in 1800. British troops burned the city (1814) during the War of 1812. With the annexation of Georgetown in 1871, the city became coterminous with the District of Columbia. Significant buildings include the Capitol, the White House, and the Library of Congress.
Guides: Washington, D.C., History Resources: Timeline
WEBSep 10, 2024 · D.C. History Timeline: 1700-1799. 1749 Town of Alexandria incorporated on the West Bank of the Potomac River as a site for tobacco transshipment. 1751 Georgetown first established at the site of a tobacco inspection warehouse. 1789 Maryland legislature granted a charter to the city of Georgetown.
A (Brief) History of Washington DC: Home to the US Presidents
WEB5 days ago · A Nation’s New Home. The President’s House, Washington D.C., January 1817 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Source: Library of Congress. The United States capital officially relocated from Pennsylvania to Washington DC in 1800, once construction ended on the North Wing of the Capitol Building. The first president to begin his term in the new ...
DC History Timeline
WEBThis interactive timeline tracks DC’s history from the time when members of the Nacostine tribe occupied this territory until 2019. You’ll see milestones in community life and landmark moments in the ongoing struggles for civil rights, political representation, and social justice.
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