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Washington, D.C. History and Geography

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History and Government: First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in 1774
George Washington chose D.C. as capital in 1790 between Maryland and Virginia
D.C. residents don't have representation in Congress but can vote
City nearly destroyed during War of 1812
Population grew after Emancipation Proclamation in 1863
Geography and Landmarks: Bordered by Potomac River to west and Anacostia River to east
Contains National Mall with Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Capitol
Features several islands including Roosevelt Island and Kingman Island
Rock Creek Park offers hiking trails and wildlife
Natural Features: Home to mammals like Virginia opossums and bald eagles
Contains native trees and colorful flowers
National Mall receives about 24 million visitors annually
Cultural Institutions: Smithsonian Institution contains 17 museums
National Geographic Society founded in 1888
Many notable figures born and lived in D.C