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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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@saabmagalona whos sandara parks?
i_am_joey (i_am_joey) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:03:57 -0000
@saabmagalona whos sandara parks?
Time to get my GI Joe on here @ Camp parks with my fellow marines, navy, air force and National Guard. PT time then battle simulations.
ProfessorPhresh (Sir Phreshâ¢) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:03:09 -0000
Time to get my GI Joe on here @ Camp parks with my fellow marines, navy, air force and National Guard. PT time then battle simulations.
NYC Scales Back Plan To Turn Schoolyards To Parks http://ow.ly/16ah4R
EverythingNYC (EverythingNYC) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:01:16 -0000
NYC Scales Back Plan To Turn Schoolyards To Parks http://ow.ly/16ah4R
@YosemiteSteve Yes but I do not love counties like I do Parks! LOL
CalFireNews (Cal Fire News ) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:00:51 -0000
@YosemiteSteve Yes but I do not love counties like I do Parks! LOL
1997: Premier Parks announces that it will become the majority owner of the Walibi theme park gr (Wavre, Belgium)
AmusementPark (AmusementPark) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:00:24 -0000
1997: Premier Parks announces that it will become the majority owner of the Walibi theme park gr (Wavre, Belgium)
@okemomountain What parks do you expect to have open for the upcoming weekend?
ethanjbrown (Ethan Brown) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:00:19 -0000
@okemomountain What parks do you expect to have open for the upcoming weekend?
Aquatic Gardens - Includes the gardens, Kenilworth Marsh, ballfields and recreational facilities. Features a satellite program, preschool stories and driving directions.
Ohio Canal National Historical Park - Follows the route of the Potomac River from the District to Cumberland, Maryland. Includes original structures, including locks, lock houses and aqueducts. Features educational activities, information for children, news and history.
A History of National Capital Parks - This 1953 book by Cornelius W. Heine traces the history of the National Capital parks system since 1790. The text is accompanied by illustrations, tables and bibliography from the printed edition. From the National Park Service Web site.
Anacostia Park - Includes Kenilworth March, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, the Langston Golf Course, ballfields, ball courts, picnic areas and a pavilion for roller skating and special events. Includes news and flora and fauna lists.
Capitol Hill Parks - Provides urban green space for relaxation, aesthetic enjoyment and historic commemoration. Includes Lincoln, Folger, Stanton and Marion Parks as well as several medians, squares and triangles.
Fort Dupont Park - Named for the Civil War earthwork located within the park, offering picnic areas, nature walks, Civil War programs, gardening, environmental education, music, skating, sports and youth programs.
National Mall - This National Park Service site provides a historical overview of how the National Mall has evolved since 1790, illustrated by a timeline chart. It also has lots of facts and figures about major Mall monuments and memorials, links to monument Web sites and a calendar of events.
President's Park South - Located on the south end of the White House grounds and generally known as The Ellipse. Includes activities and history.
Rock Creek Park - Includes the Nature Center, Planetarium Visitor Center, Old Stone House and Pierce Barn. Includes history, activities, educational programs and information for children.
Washington Parks and People - Non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and enhancing public parks in the National Capital Region. Information on programs, getting involved, events, and special features devoted to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park and Watts Branch Park, including photos.
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