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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Our Nation’s Capitol
Next
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Introduction
• George Washington signed a bill in 1790 to locate the nation’s capitol in the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
• The “Federal City” is shaped in a triangle for the 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.
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Capitol Building
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White House
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Supreme Court Building
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Map of Washington D.C.
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Capitol Building
• This is what the Capitol Building looks like at night.
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White House
• This is what the White House looks like.
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Supreme Court Building
• This is what the Supreme Court Building looks like.
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History of the Capitol
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History of the White House
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History of the Supreme Court Building
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What is the Capitol Building?
• Some people say the Capitol building is the “center and heart of America”.
• It is where the laws of the United States of America’s laws are made.
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What is the White House?
• The PRESIDENT of the United States of America lives in the White House.
• The PRESIDENT works in the OVAL OFFICE.
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What is the Supreme Court Building?
– The Supreme Court is the highest court of the U.S.A.
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Tour the Capitol
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Tour the White House
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Tour the Supreme Court Building
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White House Facts
• The address of the White House is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
• It is more than 100 years old.
• There are 132 rooms in the White House.
• Many of the rooms are named for colors.
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Capitol Building Facts
• The STATUE OF FREEDOM is at the top of the dome.
• The Capitol Building is famous for its ROTUNDA, which is under the dome.
• When the statue is lighted, you know Congress is meeting in a night session.
• 17 U.S. Presidents are honored there.• The Capitol Building holds a treasury of art.
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Supreme Court Building Facts