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From Sea to Shining Sea: Washington, D.C.

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The national government is in Washington, D.C. The city is in the District of Columbia, which is not a state. During the Civil War, southern armies threatened the city.
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From Sea to Shining Sea: Washington, D.C.

From Sea to Shining Sea: Washington, D.C. (1:39)

The national government is in Washington, D.C. The city is in the District of Columbia, which is not a state. During the Civil War, southern armies threatened the city.

Geography of the USA: Washington DC

Geography of the USA: Washington DC (0:53)

Explore the American capital of Washington, DC, in this video.

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Geography of the USA: Washington DC

Geography of the USA: Washington DC (0:53)

Explore the American capital of Washington, DC, in this video.

From Sea to Shining Sea: Washington, D.C.

From Sea to Shining Sea: Washington, D.C. (1:39)

The national government is in Washington, D.C. The city is in the District of Columbia, which is not a state. During the Civil War, southern armies threatened the city.