the name of Washington DC and flashes of political leaders‚ congressmen and the White House emerge in front of your eyes. Founded on July 16‚ 1790‚ Washington DC serves as the capital of United States of America and it is here that all the headquarters of all three divisions of the federal government of the United States are sited. Although named after George Washington‚ the first constitutional President of the United States‚ But politics is not the be-all and end-all of Washington DC. A deeper look
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Washington Dc has a rich history. During world war two‚ the city came under attack‚ and most of its buildings were destroyed. The genesis of Washington architecture started with the McMillan plans which helped to restore downtown Washington and elect new buildings. Charles L’Enfant is a French engineer who was appointed by President George Washington to come up with new plans for the new city. Today‚ Washington dc is a force to reckon within the architectural domain. Washington is a combination of
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Washington‚ DC Trip – 2012 My experience this year in DC was more laid back than last year. I felt that I knew the basics of what we were going to do so I could enjoy it more. This is certainly not my first time going to DC‚ and not going to be last. I enjoyed most of the places we went to even though I have seen a good amount of it before‚ it is still good to go and learn some things I might not of learned the year before. I got to go to the White House this year as opposed to not going last
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Hopes‚ aspirations‚ dreams. These words immediately pop into my head when I think of Washington D.C. The capital of our country is one of the most important places on Earth. As an 8th grader with a passion for politics and a heart that just wants everyone to see the light in the world‚ going on the Mars Area Middle School 2017 Washington‚ D.C.‚ trip would truly be the start of a hopeful‚ inspired upcoming politician. I would love to go on the D.C. trip because I would love to see our Country’s history
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Here’s what no one ever expects about Washington—it’s breathtakingly beautiful. Even for people like me who have spent most of our lives here‚ some burst of blossom will stop me‚ remind me of how much this place pleases the eye. Tourists come here anticipating an educational experience‚ not an aesthetic one. It’s the monuments of marble that draw millions of visitors each year to witness the workings of government and hear about the happenstances of history. Wary of what it’s like inside the nefarious
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Both Washington‚ DC‚ and London are one of most influential English speaking capital cities of the world‚ and yet they offer hugely different experiences to their residents and visitors. Comparing and contrasting the two metropolitans based on their history‚ their culture‚ and their residents show how different and similar the two are. Both cities are abundant in the world and national history‚ though they developed on very different timelines. London‚ for example‚ has a history that dates back
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In Washington DC‚ sexual abuse is classified on the basis of four different categories depending on the level of their seriousness. If the sexual abuse involves children‚ there are additional misdemeanor charges and other charges that would be based on the level of sexual abuse and physical violence. The most important thing to note is that sexual abuse is a serious crime and is not taken lightly by the court system in Washington DC. What is a Sexual Act? In the District of Columbia‚ the Code
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Atlantic. Washington‚ D.C. provided the perfect setting for crack cocaine to flourish. Plenty of low-income inner city housing projects complete with open air drug markets labeled D.C. as a leading U.S. city with a major crack cocaine problem. As crack cocaine became a national talking point the federal government stepped in to curb its use. Congress along with other sections of the federal government pushed for a tough approach to crack cocaine. The crack cocaine “epidemic” in Washington‚ D.C. coincided
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My Family Vacation to Washington D.C. In the past‚ our family normally makes plans to go on a trip. So this year we decided to travel to Washington D.C. with my grandparents. My parents told us at around Christmas time and said that we were supposed to leave during spring break. I couldn’t wait! We were going all the way down to Washington D.C.! There were a couple of requirements though. For example‚ we had to keep the whole house spotless without anything on the floors‚ and we had to stay
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Neighborhood Profile: World Trade Center Once a seemingly endless construction zone‚ the World Trade Center now once again hums with business and visitors. Though not quite fully complete‚ the district is home to a number of high-profile tenants like Conde Nast‚ Moody’s Investor Services‚ Ameriprise Financial and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Now the vibrant heart of the Financial District of Lower Manhattan‚ the World Trade Center offers plenty of advantages for prospect tenants
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