Washington D.C.
This year, Washington D.C. was chosen to be the capital of the United States.
1790
This president chose where Washington D.C. would be built.
George Washington
This tall structure in D.C. honors the first U.S. president.
Washington Monument
This bird, known for its beautiful song, is the official bird of Washington D.C.
Wood Thrush
This building on Capitol Hill is where Congress meets to make laws.
U.S. Capitol
This law allowed the U.S. government to choose the land for Washington D.C.
Residence Act
The "Columbia" in "District of Columbia" is named after this famous explorer.
Christopher Columbus
This memorial features the name of every soldier who died in the Vietnam War.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This hardworking animal is the official animal of Washington D.C.
American Beaver
This is the nickname for the area where the U.S. government does its work.
Capitol Hill
Washington D.C. is located between these two states.
Maryland and Virginia
This French engineer helped design the layout of Washington D.C.
Pierre Charles L'Enfant
This memorial in Washington D.C. honors the 16th U.S. president and has a giant statue of him.
Lincoln Memorial
This flower, known for its beauty, is Washington D.C.’s official flower.
American Beauty Rose
Capitol Hill is in the center of this U.S. city.
Washington D.C.?
Washington D.C. was established along this important river.
Potomac River
This man was the second president of the United States and helped move the government to Washington D.C.
John Adams
This memorial is dedicated to the U.S. president who helped end slavery.
Lincoln Memorial
This flower is closely associated with springtime in Washington D.C. and is celebrated with a yearly festival.
Cherry Blossoms
This document, which begins with "We the People," is kept in the National Archives near Capitol Hill.
U.S. Constitution
The land for Washington D.C. was originally donated by these two states.
Maryland and Virginia
This president wanted the capital to be located in the South to help balance power between the northern and southern states.
George Washington
This memorial honors the soldiers who fought in the Korean War and features statues of soldiers walking through a field.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The American Beaver was chosen as the official animal because of its role in building these.
Beaver Dams
The large dome on the U.S. Capitol was added in the mid-1800s to symbolize this important idea.
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