By Jonathan Davis
Introduction
Are you interested in learning 50 interesting facts about Washington, DC? This list covers fun...
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Architects of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial included materials from five states in the design. The...
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The Tidal Basin plays a vital role in keeping local water transportation open. Twice a...
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Celebrated every March and April in Washington, DC, the Cherry Blossom Festival is more than...
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There are a total of 20 Smithsonian museums and other attractions in Washington, DC. These...
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Washington National Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul...
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If you're interested in Washington, DC, facts and history, you'll be surprised to learn that...
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The United States Supreme Court is the country's highest level of judiciaries. Still, they didn't...
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Reaching nearly 555 feet, the Washington Monument is the world's tallest obelisk and the tallest...
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Rock Creek Park sits on more than 1,750 acres in the northwestern quadrant of Washington...
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Unlike other former presidents with monuments in the city's heart, the 26th President Theodore Roosevelt...
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A lawyer by trade, William Howard Taft is the only US President to also serve...
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King was a driving force behind the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s...
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Most people know that the city of Washington, DC, was named after Founding Father George...
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The District of Columbia was established by Congress in 1790 to be the home of...
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Taxation without representation was one of the primary motivations behind the American Revolutionary War. But...
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Opened to the public in 2002, the International Spy Museum is home to the world's...
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Prestigious Georgetown University holds the title of being the oldest post-secondary institution in Washington, DC...
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English writer William Shakespeare is known for his classic plays like Hamlet and Othello But...
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There have only been six presidents sworn in outside of Washington, DC. The first two...
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Washington, DC, statehood has been debated for years. Still, if residents had their way, they'd...
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The Potomac River, which delineates Washington, DC's southwestern border with Virginia, pumps an average of...
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Another of many interesting things to learn on this Washington, DC, information and facts list...
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Washington, DC's World War II Memorial comprises a fountain surrounded by 56 granite pillars. Each...
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The Washington, DC flag has a white background with two horizontal red stripes topped by...
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Frederick Douglass was born into slavery before escaping to New York City in 1838. Douglass...
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It may be a federal district, but Washington, DC boasts a higher per capita income...
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Washington, DC's Municipal Fish Market, also known as the Maine Avenue Fish Market, is the...
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Although it may look like a single tone at first glance, the towering Washington Monument...
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Long before you could fix a typo with the stroke of a key, an unfortunate...
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The Library of Congress in Washington, DC, has a massive collection of over 173 million...
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John Paul Jones is recognized as the father of the United States Navy. His line...
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Washington Union Station is the District's primary hub for ground transportation. It's also the headquarters...
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Many visitors tour the US Capitol Building's Crypt, most likely thinking that they're walking on...
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In the 1980s, National Geographic promoted a contest for children to design a new sculpture...
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Most people think of presidential pets as cats and dogs. Still, plenty of other exotic...
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Hidden down in the basement of the US Capitol Building, two palatial marble bathtubs sit...
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Ready for some facts on Washington, DC, drinking habits? Wine is the perfect drink for...
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With President Abraham Lincoln's role in ending slavery, it's no surprise that the Lincoln Memorial...
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George Washington never lived in Washington, DC. He did, however, choose the site for the...
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The National Mall and Memorial Parks are home to about 3,800 cherry blossom trees. Most...
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Another of the many historical facts about Washington, DC, is that John Smith was the...
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Some interesting information about Washington, DC, is that only one president is buried within the...
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The National Mall, a two-mile park, is one of Downtown Washington, DC's most recognizable features...
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What we know today as the "White House" was initially named "President's Palace" when first...
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John Quincy Adams was the 6th president of the United States from 1825 to 1829...
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Occupying 350,000 square feet across ten floors, the National Museum of African American History and...
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Washington, DC, is a city, but it's also a federal district. Washington occupies all of...
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Commissioners for the District of Columbia designated the wood thrush as its official bird in...
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Easily the most famous presidential proclamation in United States history, the Emancipation Proclamation was issued...
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Because of the city's significance in global politics, it's common for nations to open international...
Conclusion
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