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Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." stands for the District of Columbia, the federal district containing the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. The District of Columbia and the city of Washington are coextensive and are governed by a single municipal government, so for most practical purposes they are considered to be the same entity (this was not always the case, though, as there were multiple jurisdictions within the district as late as 1871, when Georgetown ceased to be a separate city within the District). However, although there is a municipal government and a mayor, Congress has the supreme authority. The centers of all three branches of the U.S. federal government are in the District as well as the headquarters of most independent agencies. It serves as the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organization of American States, and other national and international institutions. Washington is the frequent location of large political demonstrations and protests, particularly on the National Mall. Washington is the site of numerous national landmarks, museums, and sports teams, and is a popular destination for tourists. It is commonly known as D.C., the District, or simply Washington. Historically, it was called the Federal City or Washington City. It should not be confused with the state of Washington located in the Pacific Northwest. To avoid confusion, the city is often called simply D.C. and the state is often called "Washington State". The District of Columbia, founded on July 16, 1790, is a federal district as specified by the United States Constitution. The U.S. Congress has ultimate authority over the District of Columbia, though it has delegated limited local rule to the municipal government. The land forming the original District came from the states of Virginia and Maryland. However, the area south of the Potomac River (39 square miles or about 100 km˛) was returned, or "retroceded", to Virginia in 1847 and now is incorporated into Arlington County and the City of Alexandria. The term "District of Columbia" is derived from an old poetic name for the United States, Columbia, which has fallen out of common use since the early 20th century. "From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"

District of Columbia Facts : Bird :       Wood Thrush Established as U S Capital on July 16, 1790 Completed November 1, 1800 Occupied December 1, 1800 Flag :       The flag, based on George Washington's coat of arms,       consists of three red stars above two horizontal red stripes on a white field. Flower :       American Beauty Rose Library :       District of Columbia Public Library       901 G Street NW       Washington, D.C. 20001       202 - 727 - 0321       http://dclibrary.org Mayors of Washington D. C. Motto :       Justitia omnibus "Justice for all" Name Origin :       From "Columbia," a name commonly applied to the United States       in the late 18th century, ultimately deriving from Christopher Columbus. Seal :       In the background, the Potomac River separates the District of Columbia       from the Virginia shore, over which the sun is rising.       In the foreground, Justice, holding a wreath and a tablet       with the word "Constitution," stands beside a statue of George Washington.       To her left is the Capitol; to her right, an eagle and various agricultural products.       Below is the District motto and the date 1871;       above are the words "District of Columbia." Tree :       Scarlet Oak

On-Line Data                            Congressional Cemetery Apprentice Documents Apprentice Indentures Washington Navy Yard & Washington DC Biographies Adlum, John Revolutionary War Soldier Adlum, Margaret - Biography & Will Wife of John Adlum Brown, Almira Virginia First woman to work at the Washington Navy Yard Cassin, Captain John During the War of 1812 he led the U.S. Navy in defense of Philadelphia. Corcoran, W. A noted philanthropist Cutbush, Dr. Edward    with Portrait headed a commission to draft rules and regulations for government of naval hospitals. Davis , John of Abel Master Plumber at the Washington Navy Yard Decatur, Commodore Stephen Decatur    with Portrait youngest Captain in the U.S. Navy Doughty, William naval constructor, designed many naval vessels. Ewell, Dr. Thomas Beale Naval Surgeon 1808-1815. Fox, Josiah Ship Constructor or Naval Architect Fulton, Robert designed and built the first practical steam boat Goldsborough, Charles Washington    with Portrait Chief Clerk of the Navy Hamilton, Paul    with Portrait third Secretary of the Navy. 1809 to 1814 Hanson, Samuel Naval Purser from 1804 to1811. Howard, Thomas including Last Will and Testament Johnston, Frances Benjamin    with Photographs was an early photo-journalist and a noted freelance photographer Jones, William    with Portrait became Secretary of the Navy in January 1814 King, Benjamin Master Blacksmith, did much of the early iron work for the nation's capitol Latrobe, Benjamin Henry the country's first Surveyor of Public Buildings Lawrence, Captain James naval hero Rodgers, Commodore John    with Portrait Commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron Extracts from the Diary of Michael Shiner This transcription covers about one third of his manuscript and should be of use to genealogists tracking family that worked in the early Washington Navy Yard and to historians interested in African -Americans the history of the District of Columbia and labor history    The Diary of Michael Shiner Slave and Freeman at the Washington Navy Yard 1813-1869 Complete transcription with editing notes Smith, Robert    with Portrait Secretary of the Navy 1801 to 1809 Tingey, Thomas    with Portrait Commandant of the Washington Navy Yard Van Buren, Martin Eighth President of the United States Congressional Items 42nd Congress Report - Hearing 1872 Testimony of Michael Shiner Deaths Deaths from various sources     directories, newspapers, notices, etc. Death Certificate - Michael Shiner Historic Sights - Sightseeing Barracks Row Marriages Marriages from various sources     directories, newspapers, notices, etc. Military Recipient of the Medal of Honor Cassin Young March 6, 1894 - November 13, 1942 Born in Washington, D.C., Appointed from Wisconsin Commander, United States Navy Killed in action in Guadalcanal Awards:     Medal of Honor     Navy Cross, Awarded Posthumously George P. Cross Spanish-American War Pension Robert L. Zell Spanish-American War Pension Missing WWII Airmen Identified Secretery of Navy Letters 1808-1814 Washington Navy Yard Payroll Salaried Annual Employees for May 1819 Washington Navy Yard 1829 Employees Complete Listing of Washington Navy Yard Employees, April 1829 Washington Navy Yard Painters Department Civilian Payroll 1854 Washington Navy Yard Watchmen Payroll for October 1867 Washington Navy Yard Horse Cart Drivers Payroll for November 1867 Washington Navy Gun and Carriage Shop Postcards circa 1905 & Stereographs circa 1898 & Photographs Washington Naval Gun Factory Band 1906 Washington Naval Gun Factory Breech Mechanism Shop 1935 Washington Naval Gun Factory Fuse & Assembly Shop 1935 Washington Naval Gun Factory Forge Shop 1935 Washington Naval Gun Factory Gun Shop 1935 Navy Day     1936   1938 Apprentice Indentures Washington Navy Yard Reward Notices for Runaway Apprentices and Runaway Slaves Washington Navy Yard off site Reference Links for Washington Navy Yard and the history of the District of Columbia The Naval Historical Center has recently at its website placed two histories of the Washington Navy Yard. Newspapers Article defending Native Americans National Intelligencer, October 4, 1825 by John Adlum National Republican article about Michael Shiner, January 1870 News Items from the 1920's as reported in TIME ™ Magazine Newspaper Extracts Articles, Death Notices, and Misc. Entries Obituaries Patrick Bouvier Kennedy    -    1963 William Pinkney   -    1922 United States Senator from Maryland George Elliott Waggaman    Abt 1845 - 1917 Civil War Veteran Presidential 1824 Presidential Awards Excerpt from John Quincy Adams' Diary Schools Gaulladet University     800 Florida Avenue, NE     Washington, DC 20002-3695 is the only liberal art college for the deaf. It as founded in 1864 by an Act of Congress, and its charter was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. off site link Gaulladet University website http://www.gallaudet.edu/x228.xml Slavery Memoranda Respecting Servants Washington, DC (1833 - 1847) Washington D. C. slave owners that took out insurance policies on their slaves. Slavery Era Insurance Policies Registry Margaret Catherine Barber's Petition for Compensation May 22, 1862 Phillis Shiner's Manumission document Michael Shiner    1805 - 1880 Slave, Freeman and Entrepreneur Sports Naval Gun Factory Sight Shop Baseball Team about 1908 Photo with known names and other details Wills, Abstracts from Wills, & Probate Abstracts from Wills Adlum, John - Will Adlum, Margaret - Will with Biography Almarolia, Mary (nee Shiner) - Last Will and Testament Howard, Thomas - Last Will and Testament including biography Winn, Timothy - Will

North side of "The White House"

South side of "The White House"

The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States of America. The White House is a white-painted, neoclassical sandstone mansion located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The property is owned by the National Park Service and is part of "President's Park." An image of the White House is on the back of the American twenty dollar bill. The White House was built after Congress established the District of Columbia as the permanent capital of the United States on July 16, 1790. Construction of the White House was completed on November 1, 1800. Over an extremely slow 8 years of construction, $232,371.83 was spent. This would be approximately equivalent to $2.4 million today. The front and rear porticoes were not part of the structure until about 1825. John Adams became the first president to take residence in the building on November 1, 1800. Few people realize the size of the White House, since much of it is below ground or otherwise minimized by landscaping. In fact, the White House has: Six stories and 55,000 square feet of floor space with 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms. "From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"

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