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Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." stands for the District of Columbia, the federal district containing the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. The District is named after Christopher Columbus which is where the word Columbia is derived from.
Birthplaces of United States vice-presidents
The District of Columbia and the city of Washington are coextensive and are governed by a single municipal government, so for most practical purposes they are considered to be the same entity (this was not always the case, though, as there were multiple jurisdictions within the district as late as 1871, when Georgetown ceased to be a separate city within the District). However, although there is a municipal government and a mayor, Congress has the supreme authority.
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Downtown Map - Maps, pictures, graphics and text are brought together in an interactive interface displaying theaters, hotels, and museums.
America's Homepage - Take a virtual field trip to the nation's capital; map of buildings and monuments with links to pictures and descriptions.
Digital Atlas - Offering maps based on census statistics.
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Earthcam - View from the roof of the Metropolitan Square building at 15th and F Streets. Scenery includes national landmarks such as the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and National Mall.
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Eye on DC - Webcam view from the newsroom of the Washington Post building, includes the Capitol, Washington Monument, National Mall, and Lincoln Memorial. Archives from the previous sixteen hours available.
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Panda Cams - Streaming and still webcams featuring the giant pandas at the National Zoo.
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StationMasters Online - Features detailed maps and panoramic photos of all neighborhoods served by the Metrorail subway system.
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University of Texas at Austin: Perry-Castañeda Map Collection: District of Columbia Maps - Several maps of the city, its parks and monuments, and historical maps.
Washington D.C. Sightseeing Map - Interactive tourist map with pictures of monuments and summaries of attractions.
WashingtonDCMetroWeb - Pictures of Washington, DC monuments and architecture, as well as photos of animals, flowers, landscapes, and sunsets.
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