FUN FACTS
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WHEN THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
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THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS THE 2nd BIGGEST LIBRARY IN THE WORLDThe massive collection started with the personal library of Thomas Jefferson - about 6000 books.
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THE WHITE HOUSE WAS ORIGINALLY CALLED "PRESIDENT'S PALACE"Up until 1901, The White House was known as "President's Palace" or "President's House". The name White House was coined by a newspaper article out of Baltimore, Theodore Roosevelt made the name official.
THE MAIN AVENUE FISH MARKET OPENED IN 1805
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THERE IS ONLY ONE STATE WITH A POPULATION SMALLER THEN WASHINGTON DC'S> WYMONG <
DC HAD NO OFFICIAL FLAG UNTIL 1938 |
THERE IS ONLY ONE U.S. PRESIDENT BURIED IN WASHINGTON DC.
Woodrow Wilson is the only US president buried in Washington DC, he is entombed in the National Cathedral. He is also the only President to live in Washington after his Presidency. His former home is a museum - visit the Woodrow Wilson House near Dupont Circle.
THE OLD STONE HOUSE IN GEORGETOWN WAS BUILT IN 1765 |
THE U.S. CAPITOL HELD IT'S FIRST SESSION OF CONGRESS ON NOV. 17th 1800in the north wing of the partially constructed building.
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IN 1847, ARLINGTON COUNTY WAS REMOVED FROM THE FEDERAL CITY (DC) AND RETURNED TO VIRGINIA |
UNION STATION IS ADORNED WITH
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THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL WAS CONSTRUCTED BETWEEN 1914There are 36 columns - one for each state that was part of the Union at the time of Lincoln's death.
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THE MLK MEMORIAL WAS MADE IN CHINAKing's image was sculpted by Lei Yixin out of 159 pieces of pink Chinese granite.
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THE ORIGINAL STATUE OF
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A BRONXE STATUE OF ROOSEVELT'S DOG FALA IS MEMORIALIZED INFirst Dog Fala
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WASHINGTON DC WAS NAMED IN 1791WHILE WASHINGTON WAS ALIVE AND STILL IN OFFICE
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