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D.c. Votes Overwhelmingly for Statehood Referendum, Future Remains Uncertain
Issue 51 in Washington, D.C. received a big win on November 8, 2016. What does it mean? What are the next steps in moving towards possibly becoming a state? Find out.
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Welcome to Washington District of Columbia
The official site of the District of Columbia governing body includes recent news within the district, as well as information on the practices of its government and a biography of the current mayor of Washington D.C.
PBS
Pbs: Duke Ellington's Washington
This site explores the life of Duke Ellington, as well as the strong African-American community that flourished in Washington, D.C., during the time that Ellington lived there (1899-1923).
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Embassy of Belize in Washington, d.c.
Official website of the Embassy of Belize in the U.S. Gives information about the government, history, population, languages, cities, geography, foreign affairs, and tourism of Belize.
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Embassy of Honduras in Washington, d.c.
This is the official website of the Embassy of Honduras in the United States. Has an abundance of information on tourist destinations and general facts on country-specific topics including art, geography, climate, government, history,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: A Streetcar City: Washington, d.c. 1900
American cities in the 19th century were walking cities-most residents worked and shopped close to where they lived. But as electric streetcar (trolley) systems were built in the 1880s, 1890s, and early 1900s, cities expanded. Many white...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Washington, d.c. Symbols
Find out about Washington D.C.'s symbols.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A New National Capital: Washington, d.c.
John Adams was the first president to reside in the President's House in the new capital Washington, D.C. Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated there. Read about how this swampy area became the location of the...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Babysitter Shortage in Washington, d.c.
What is responsible for the shortage of babysitters in Washington, DC? Identify the parts of the article which indicate a decrease in supply and an increase in demand.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Network Focal City: Washington d.c.
See how this Northeastern city's habitat has developed and changed throughout its history.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: First Fireside Chat
This is the text and audio of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first Fireside Chat "The Banking Crisis" on March 12, 1933, in Washington D.C.
Library of Congress
Loc: Washington as It Was
A large collection of historical photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak, a photographer who lived in the city from 1923 to 1959.
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The War of 1812: The Burning of Washington
A one minute video and two primary source accounts of the burning of Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. Students can read text of a British soldier's account as well as a letter on the topic written by Dolley Madison to her sister.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Washington d.c. 1800
This article offers personal accounts from Abigail Adams regarding her journey and arrival in the new national capital.
University of Missouri
Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Select Hot Constitutional Issues
Among other issues considered, Hot Constitutional Issues probes into the constitutionality of giving Washington, D.C. a vote in the House of Representatives, raised in 2009.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Elie Wiesel: "The Perils of Indifference"
This is the audio and text of Elie Wiesel's speech "The Perils of Indifference" delivered on April 12, 1999, Washington, D.C. He discusses his experience in German concentration camps during the Holocaust and the dangers on indifference.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Building Stones of Our Nation's Capital
Pictures and text describe the source and appearance of many of the stones used in the buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C. Included are a geologic time chart and an illustrated map of the geologic and geographic features of the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Washington d.c., 1883
A map from 1883 of Washington D.C. and vicinity, showing roads, railways, the Potomac and bridges, and major landmarks.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Washington d.c., 1921
A city plan from 1921 of Washington D.C., "the capital of the United States of America, named for the first President of the republic, and located on a site chosen by him." - Foster, 1921. This map also shows the location of city's...