Landmarks
What is the name of the large grassy area in Washington DC where people can gather?
The Mall
Washington DC was named in honor of George Washington and who else?
Christopher Columbus
Why are there 50 flags at the base of the Washington Monument?
they represent the 50 states
Name another city that was once the capital.
Philadelphia, Trenton, Annapolis, New York City
What is the title given to the President's wife?
The First Lady
What is the tallest building in Washington DC?
The Washington Monument
Who is the only president to never live in the White House?
George Washington
Name at least 1 of the rooms in the White House.
State Dining Room, the East Room, Red Room, Blue Room, Green Room
What is the name given to the office of another country that is located in Washington DC?
embassy
What does the US Treasury do?
print bills and mint coins (make money)
Who works in the Capitol Building?
Congress
(House of Representatives and Senate)
Who is the current President of the US?
Joe Biden
Who was killed in Ford's Theater?
President Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the President's office?
The Oval Office
What happens in the Supreme COURT building?
legal (court) cases are presented and decided on
What is one thing in the Air and Space Museum?
Wright Brothers 1st airplane, the Spirit of St. Loius, the Space Shuttle
Who gave the "I have a dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who gave the gift of the cherry trees?
the mayor of Tokyo, Japan
What happens in the Kennedy Center?
concerts, ballets, plays are performed there
What are the 2 largest industries (where people work) in Washington DC?
government and tourism
What is written on the walls of the Vietnam Memorial?
the names of the soldiers who died in the war
Why was Marian Anderson not allowed to sing in Constitution Hall?
She was African American
What shape is the Washington Monument?
obelisk
Name one of the speeches on the wall in the Lincoln Memorial.
2nd Inaugural Address or the Gettysburg Address
Why was Washington D.C. selected as the US capital?
Its is located in the center of the 13 original colonies.