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Vor einem Tag · The role Washington plays as the capital of the United States often overshadows its lively local history and its complex political, economic, and social issues. About half the land in Washington is owned by the U.S. government, which pays no taxes on it. Several hundred thousand people in the D.C. metropolitan area work for the federal government.
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Vor 3 Tagen · Summary. Since its founding as the nation’s capital in 1800, Washington, DC, has been typified by an atypical urban history—a city that was home to the federal government and a diverse population of local inhabitants. This local–federal dynamic has shaped nearly every aspect of its history. The central industry has always been the federal ...
Vor einem Tag · Washington was established as the capital of the United States as the result of a compromise following seven years of negotiation by members of the U.S. Congress as they tried to define the concept of a “federal enclave.” On July 17, 1790, Congress passed the Residence Act, which created a permanent seat for the federal government.
Vor 3 Tagen · Congress granted Washington its first city government in 1802, providing for a mayor (to be appointed by the president) and for a 12-member council (to be elected by Washington’s taxpaying white male residents).
Vor einem Tag · Zentrum der Macht, City of Monuments oder einfach nur DC – Spitznamen hat die US-Hauptstadt Washington, DC schon einige, doch jetzt kommt ein neuer hinzu:
Vor 5 Tagen · Welche Stadt (min. 500.000 Einwohner) liegt am weitesten entfernt und wie groß ist die Entfernung von Washington-Dc? Perth ( 18.617 km ) Adelaide ( 16.837 km )
Mark Your Calendars for the Most Anticipated Broadway Productions in DC. The curtain is set to rise on a thrilling season of Broadway shows in Washington, DC. This year, the city’s theaters are buzzing with an eclectic mix of long-established blockbusters and fresh, groundbreaking productions.
