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- History of Washington, D. C. - Wikipedia
The 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 History of Washington, DC
Founded 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
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 ” On July 17, 1790, Congress passed the Residence Act, which created a permanent seat for the federal government
- Home - DC History Center
Search DC's past for keys to the city's social, physical, economic, political, and cultural life Founded in 1894, the DC History Center deepens understanding of our city's past to connect, empower, and inspire
- A History of Washington DC - Local Histories
Washington DC was founded to be the capital of the United States The first European to explore the area was Englishman John Smith in 1608 Later in the 17th century settlers created tobacco plantations worked by black slaves
- History Page | Washington DC
Washington, DC began as a vision of unity, chosen by the Founding Fathers to symbolize the strength and identity of a young nation Established in 1790, the District of Columbia was carved from Maryland and Virginia to serve as the capital of a new democracy
- Guides: Washington, D. C. , History Resources: Timeline
This timeline is based upon the history explored in Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital by Christopher Myers Asch and Derek Musgrove (catalogue record) In addition, this timeline provides composite census figures found in the Historical Statistics of the United States, Millennial Edition Online ( Database )
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