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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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Columbia Heights - Local history, opinions, links, newspaper articles, and community directory for this inner-city neighborhood.
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Columbia Heights DC - Weblog includes community updates, events, and activities.
Columbia Heights Interactive Pages - A List of bulletin boards, and a local meetings and events calendar.
Columbia Heights News - Provides news and information about the neighborhood.
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Development Corporation of Columbia Heights - Non-profit corporation promotes affordable housing, business development, and neighborhood jobs in Columbia Heights. Includes description of activities.
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Yahoo! Groups: Columbia Heights - Listserv for the Columbia Heights neighborhood.
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