Washington Dc, DC

About Washington Dc

• • Duke Ellington, the famed jazz composer and pianist, was born in Washington, D.C.
• • Go-go music, a subgenre of funk, originated in Washington, D.C. in the 1960s.
• • The Residence Act of 1790 established the capital in a district along the Potomac River.
• • A secret network of tunnels runs beneath the city, connecting government buildings.
• • The Great Train Wreck of 1855, a deadly collision, led to railroad safety improvements.
• • Named for George Washington, the District was established in 1790 as the U.S. capital.
• • With over 689,000 people, it is less populous than Baltimore but more than Boston.
• • The city's elevation reaches 409 feet, offering some great views of the monuments.
• • The federal government is the largest employer in Washington, D.C.
• • Being in DC feels like stepping into the heart of American history and power.
• • The Washington Capitals won their first Stanley Cup in 2018, defeating Vegas.
• • The Washington Redskins (now Commanders) won Super Bowl XVII in 1983.

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