Commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C, this city/district is the capital of the United States, founded on July 16, 1790. The City of Washington was originally a separate municipality within the Territory of Columbia until an Act of Congress in 1871 effectively merged the City and the Territory into a single entity called the District of Columbia. It is for this reason that the city, while legally named the District of Columbia, is known as Washington, D.C.
The Nation’s Capital offers famous monuments and memorials rich with history, stunning neighbourhoods offering a home away from home experience for adults and children alike.
Since 1800, the White House has been a symbol of the United States government, the president and the people of America. It has also served as the home of every U.S. president except George Washington. Remodeled and restored many times over the years, the White House is recognized around the world as an emblem of American democracy. For many, the most famous room in the residence is the Oval Office where the president conducts business and meets with his advisers. Maintaining a stately presence in the nation’s capital, the White House is one of most significant landmarks in Washington, D.C.
Did You Know?
There is a ghost cat in the Capital
In the Supreme Court chamber inside the Capitol, there are cat paw prints just outside the door. The floor was set before it arrived at the U.S. Capitol, so no one knows where they really came from, but legend tells of a ghost cat lingering.
There are underground tunnels beneath the Capitol
Miles and miles of tunnels are for senators and members of the House only and are never seen by the public.
Two American Presidents kept alligators at The White House
It’s true; both Herbert Hoover and John Quincy Adams had pet alligators in the White House.