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The history of Washington, D.C., is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. 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 ...
1809 – May 20: Long Bridge crossing the Potomac River near 14th Street SW opens. [9][12] 1814 – August 24: Burning of Washington by British forces. [13] 1815 – Washington City Canal begins operating. [7] 1816 – St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square built.
Washington Bee (1882–1922) OCLC 10587828, ISSN 1940-7424 [31][32] The Washington Daily News (1921–1972), predecessor to the Washington Star. Washington Globe [33] The Washington Herald (1906–1939) [34] The Washington Star (1841–1981), a national newspaper [35] The Washington Sun (1960–2010), African American issues.
Historical Society of Washington, D.C. The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., also called the DC History Center, is an educational foundation dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Washington, D.C. The society provides lectures, exhibits, classes, and community events. It runs a museum, library, and publishes the journal ...
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The paper was founded in 1930 as the National Jewish Ledger, [2] with its first issue, published September 26, 1930, featuring a New Year's message to the Jewish community from President Herbert Hoover. [16] The paper was known under a number of names over the years, until it officially adopted the name Washington Jewish Week in 1983. [17]
National Archives Building. The National Archives Building, known informally as Archives I, is the headquarters of the United States National Archives and Records Administration. It is located north of the National Mall at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. in Washington, D.C. The rotunda entrance is on Constitution Avenue, and the research entrance ...
Website. dc.gov. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named for George Washington, the first president ...