Washington, D.C.

Capital city of the United States

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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly called Washington or D.C., is the capital city of the United States. The city is located on the east bank of the Potomac River, which forms its southwestern border with Virginia and borders Maryland to its north and east. The city was named for George Washington, a Founding Father, victorious commanding general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War and the first president of the United States who is sometimes referred to as "Father of his country". The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.

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Israel-Hamas war expected to overshadow EU-US summit in Washington The EU’s top officials will head to Washington Friday for the first official summit between the two sides in over two years and at a time when the issues seemingly continue to pile up. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:19Published on October 19, 2023

US Capitol witnesses protest by pro-Palestinian protesters demanding Gaza ceasefire \| Oneindia News A massive gathering of pro-Palestinian demonstrators swarmed the Cannon Rotunda inside the US Capitol in Washington DC on Wednesday. They demanded an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on October 19, 2023

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Washington, D.C.

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