State District of Columbia
City Washington
Latitude/Longitude 38.91, -77.01
Land Area 61 mi2
Population 5,476,000
Bordering Cities
Arlington, Alexandria, Baltimore
Counties
District of Columbia County
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The history of Washington, D.C. (officially known as the District of Columbia) is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. The site along the Potomac River was chosen for the capital city 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 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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