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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RT @naomirwolf: Occupy Washington, DC Occupies Senator Levin's Office to Protest Defense Authorization http://t.co/xN5Een3h
jessicahandler (jessica handler) Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:34:28 -0000
RT @naomirwolf: Occupy Washington, DC Occupies Senator Levin's Office to Protest Defense Authorization http://t.co/xN5Een3h
Newt, you were a corporate consultant in Washington, DC. Is that not the definition of "Lobbyist?" #iowadebate
ineberated (Kate) Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:34:26 -0000
Newt, you were a corporate consultant in Washington, DC. Is that not the definition of "Lobbyist?" #iowadebate
Two weeks ago me and nell wingeier visit washington, dc. It was exaltation and enthusiasm...
zihorep (Abichayil Kacheler) Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:33:53 -0000
Two weeks ago me and nell wingeier visit washington, dc. It was exaltation and enthusiasm...
@TherealTaraji Taraji aka TJ was born and raised in Washington DC. Single mother and doin the damn thang! #Stars2Know!
stars2know (stars2know) Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:33:46 -0000
@TherealTaraji Taraji aka TJ was born and raised in Washington DC. Single mother and doin the damn thang! #Stars2Know!
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zequzyh (Dereck Furbank) Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:33:39 -0000
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