Washington, D.C.--Story of Our Capital
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Recounts historical event leading to the establishment of the District of columbia. Compares Major L'Enfant's plan for Washington with the city's actual development. Explains that many people in Washington are employed by the Government as well as by legations and embassies, national headquarters of organizations, news services, and other private business. Includes views of Government buildings and parks, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Iwo Jima statue., Students are led into the early history of Washington. Gives an appreciation for the city's subsequent development and its significance as a center of government and culture.
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Recounts historical event leading to the establishment of the District of columbia. Compares Major L'Enfant's plan for Washington with the city's actual development. Explains that many people in Washington are employed by the Government as well as by legations and embassies, national headquarters of organizations, news services, and other private business. Includes views of Government buildings and parks, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Iwo Jima statue., , Students are led into the early history of Washington. Gives an appreciation for the city's subsequent development and its significance as a center of government and culture.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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