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By: Payton
History• In 1790 President Washington selected land for a
place for the government.
• chose land from Maryland and Virginia.
• Pierre L’Enfant took the 100 square mile area and made it into the city of Washington D.C.
President Washington
Location
• South of Maryland
• North of Virginia
• 67 square miles divided into quadrants with US Capitol Building in the center
Northwest Northeast
SoutheastSouthwest
Driving time 18 hours, 20 minutesFlying time 3 hours, 30 minutes
How to Get There
• Population 572,000 – about the same as Halifax.• Male 47% and Female 53%.• White people 31%, Black people 60%, and Hispanic people 8%.
DC Statistics
Tourist Attractions• White House – where the President
of U.S.A, George Bush, lives.• World War II Memorial - place to
remember men who fought in World War Two.
• U.S Capital Building – the government works there
• Lincoln Memorial – a place that celebrates great accomplishments in the country
World War 11 Monument
World War 11 Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Sports
• NHL – Washington Capitals – MCI Center• MLB – Washington Nationals – RFK Stadium• NFL – Washington Redskins – Fed Ex Field• NBA – Washington Wizards – MCI Center
Conclusion
I picked this topic because I had such a good time visiting my friend Ryan who moved there. I enjoyed seeing Ryan and attending an NHL and NFL game.
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