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"Washington" was named after President George Washington, who selected the location of the city along the Potomac River. "D.C." stands for the District of Columbia. "Columbia" was a poetic name.
The state of Washington is named after the first president of the United States- George Washington.
Washington DC ( a city) is the capitol of The United States of America - is also named after him.
DC stands for District of Columbia. Washington DC is on the east coast of the US.
The Washington Monument - also for George Washington, The Lincoln Memorial - for Abraham Lincoln- , The Jefferson Memorial- For Thomas Jefferson, Arlington National Cemetery , Kennedy Center for the Arts- named for John F. Kennedy, The Capitol Building and much more are located in Washington DC.
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Did the Washington Redskins get there name from the state or the district?
The Redskins football team is from Washington DC not the state.
What state court is the same as the us circuit court?
Washington, DC
Year of statehood for Washington D.C.?
Washington DC is not a state. It is a city. DC, however, is a District. Hence the name District of Columbia.
What state has the capital Washington DC?
Washington DC is the capital of the entire country. It is not the capital of a state.
In which state is Washington D.C.?
Washington, DC is a city. The DC that comes after the name of the city stands for the District of Columbia, which is where the city resides. The District is separate from any any state.
Is Washington in Mississippi?
I assume you mean Washington DC. Washington is a state on the west coast. And no, Washington DC is it's own "State".
Does the state of New York recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Washington DC?
Effective November 6, 2012, Washington state recognizes out-of-state same-sex marriages and civil unions as legal marriages.
Why is the White House in Washington D.C.?
The white house is in Washington DC because Washington DC is the united state's capital. It is head of all the government, and holds all the offices.
What are the boundries in the state of Washington D.C.?
Washington DC is not a state.
Is there a Washington D.C. in the state of Washington?
No. Washington, D.C. is a city on the east coast. In this case Washington is the city name and District of Columbia is the district. Washington, DC is not in a state for political reasons. The state of Washington is on the west coast.
Do you capitalize state in Washington state?
Not unless it is part of a proper name. The expression "Washington state" is used to indicate the state instead of the city (Washington DC). It would be capitalized if "Washington State" meant "Washington State University."
What does the STATE DC mean?
DC refers to the District of Columbia, which is not a state.
