washington, d.c., united state's capital. the city stands on the potomac river and bordered by...
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Washington, D.C., United State's capital. The city stands on the Potomac river and bordered by the state of Maryland to the
north and Virginia to the south. The city is named for George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the
first President of the United States.There are many places of interest in Washington.
The White House, the official residence of the president. The oldest public building in Washington, D.C., is also
the most famous residence in America. George Washington never lived in the White House. The White House has been the home of all American presidents.
The front of the White House
The back of the White House
The Presidential helicopter landing
At the east end of the mall is Capitol Hill. It is place, where laws are passed. The Capitol has housed
chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate for almost two centuries
Across the street from the Capitol building is the Supreme Court. This is
place where the laws are interpreted by the judges in the United States.
Lincoln Memorial
• The Memorial looks like a Greek temple, and it has 36 columns, one for each state at the time of Lincoln death. It is a very important symbol, because Lincoln spent his life trying to keep the country united
Jefferson Memorial
• The words of Thomas Jefferson, some written more than 200 years ago, have shaped American ideals. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial stands as a symbol of liberty and endures as a site for reflection and inspiration for all citizens of the United States and the world.
Right next door to the White House is the United States Department of the Treasury. Today, the Treasury
Building, designed by Robert Mills, is one of Pennsylvania Avenue's historic structures. Considered by many people
it is the most spectacular Greek revival building in the United States
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, named after the 40th president of the United
States, is the first federal building in Washington, D.C., designed for both governmental and private sector purposes. Each of the organizations which calls this
building home is dedicated to international trade and globalization.
The Library of Congress was established by an act of Congress in 1800. The Library of Congress is the largest
national library in the world.
Reading Room
The National Cathedral started in 1907 with a ceremonial address by President
Theodore Roosevelt. The Cathedral is the sixth largest in the world, second largest
in the United States.
This memorial looks like an Egyptain obelisk. It honours the «Father of our Country» General, and the first President of the United
States George Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue is among the world's most famous streets. It is one of
the most general streets in Washington,the heart of the city.
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park Washington, D.C., is a great place to explore, find and learn about diverse and exotic creatures. The animal youngsters at the Smithsonian National Zoological
Park are irresistible and entertaining.
Washington is a very beautiful city!!!