History of Washington, D.C.
The history of Washington, D.C., is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. Originally inhabited by an Algonquian-speaking people known as the Nacotchtank, the site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first selected by President George Washington. The city came under attack during the War of 1812 in an episode known as the Burning of Washington. Upon the government's return to the capital, it had to manage reconstruction of numerous public buildings, including the White House and the United States Capitol. The McMillan Plan of 1901 helped restore and beautify the downtown core area, including establishing the National Mall, along with numerous monuments and museums.
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History of Washington, D.C.
The history of Washington, D.C., is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. Originally inhabited by an Algonquian-speaking people known as the Nacotchtank, the site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first selected by President George Washington. The city came under attack during the War of 1812 in an episode known as the Burning of Washington. Upon the government's return to the capital, it had to manage reconstruction of numerous public buildings, including the White House and the United States Capitol. The McMillan Plan of 1901 helped restore and beautify the downtown core area, including establishing the National Mall, along with numerous monuments and museums.
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ワシントンD.C.の歴史(ワシントンD.C.のれきし)では、 ...... 市長の直接選挙を含め地元政府に諸般の支配権が多く任せられた。
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Cet article présente un résumé ...... ), la capitale des États-Unis.
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The history of Washington, D.C ...... umerous monuments and museums.
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ワシントンD.C.の歴史(ワシントンD.C.のれきし)では、 ...... 0年代初期にかけての再開発によって多くの地域が活性化された。
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Histoire de Washington (district de Columbia)
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History of Washington, D.C.
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ワシントンD.C.の歴史
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