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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Aniket Shah, Jefferies’ head of sustainability and transition strategy, says the ties between AI and Washington, D.C. will only get stronger.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He has also arranged for a Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race on the streets of downtown Washington, D.C.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Aniket Shah, Jefferies’ head of sustainability and transition strategy, says the ties between AI and Washington, D.C. will only get stronger.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
But Rossetti’s comments ran afoul of his boss, the Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., who announced Wednesday he had “removed” Rossetti from his position as an exorcist.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
There was a trainer in Washington, D.C., who was good, who was very good, legendary, and who specialized in flyweight fighters.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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