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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The interview precedes a planned visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C., where he’s expected to meet with U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
In the final weeks of 2019, a top fundraiser for Sen. Susan Collins walked into a perilous meeting at a Corner Bakery in Washington, D.C.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The family in “Blue Bloods” are all involved in the New York City justice system; in “Line of Fire” they’re federal agents, operating in and around Washington, D.C.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
But when cooking at home, its chef-owner, Kwame Onwuachi, who also runs restaurants in Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas, takes a more laid-back approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Dr. Zamborska’s research is funded by the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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