Learn About the Great American Landmark Washington DC

Learn about the great American landmark Washington DC. In this video you will learn about the history of Washington DC and the popular destinations in the city.

Learn About the Great American Landmark Washington DC Washington DC is the capital city of the United States of America. DC is an abbreviation for the District of Columbia, the Federal District that contain within the city. It is commonly known as DC, the district or simply Washington. After the conclusion of the revolutionary war in 1783, the new government of the United States meets in New York City in Philadelphia rivalry among the stage to be home to the capital that leads the 1787 constitutional convention to on power congress to establish federal district which was not part of any state. The actual side of the District of Columbia on the Potomac River was chosen by President George Washington. He selected a point just below the fall line. The part is point upstream which ocean going boats could navigate. It included the port cities of town Maryland and Alexandria Virginia. Seven miles upstream was Mount Vernon, Washington’s home and a plantation. The sign-in of the Resident’s Bill on July 16, 1790 established Washington DC as the City of Government of the United States. The centers of all tree branches of the US Federal Government are in the district and found that numerous national landmarks, Washington is one of the most popular tourist destination in the United States. The National Mall is a large open area in the center of the city that connects the White House and the United States capital buildings and features monuments to famous American leaders. The point of interest near the mall includes memorials dedicated to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Americans who serve to their country in war are commemorated in the memorials of World War I and to the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Also located in the district is the world famous Smithsonian Institution and Educational and Research Institute with the collection of Museums administer then funded by the government of the United States. The National Archives contains of thousands of notable American documents including the declaration of independence and the original constitution including the Bill of Rights which were added by amendment in 1791. The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal culture institution and serves as the research arm of the United States Congress. It is also the copyright and patent registration office for authors, and defenders to protect their work.