Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

Capital city of the United States of America

Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.

Also known as...Washington, District of Columbia, D.C. Washington, The District, District of Columbia, City of Washington, D.C., Washington City, D.C., Nation's Capital (D.C.), Federal City (D.C.), and Columbia District
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Washington Paper Mill Tragedy

Washington Paper Mill Tragedy Nine confirmed dead and two missing after a chemical tank implosion at a Washington state paper mill.