Washington, D.C.
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Known for its historical monuments, museums, and buildings, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian Institution, the Vietnam Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the White House.
Location of the headquarters for the major branches of the government of the United States, including the departments of the executive branch, Congress, and the Supreme Court.
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Six Flags closed its theme park near Washington, D.C., and named a new chief executive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Cantore, who helps buyers and sellers in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., area, said the housing market in his region is still competitive, so sellers prioritize all-cash offers.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
The debate over permanent daylight saving time has gained momentum in Washington, D.C.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Virginia’s Loudoun County, just outside Washington, D.C., tracked 233 data-center buildings completed or in some stage of the construction process as of March.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Late that night, in a Washington, D.C., bar, two American reporters talked about the possibility of being sent to cover a potential American invasion of Cuba.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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