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Washington, DC, the capital of the United States, located along the eastern coast of the continent on the bank of the river Potomac. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first president of the United States.

The White House, the official residence of the president. The oldest public building

in Washington, D.C., is also the most famous residence in America. The cornerstone

of the “President’s House” as it was originally named was set in place in 1792.George

Washington never lived in the White House, serving his two terms as the first president

in Philadelphia, while the White House and the Capitol were under construction. The White

House has been the home of all American presidents since November 1800.

The White House has 132 rooms and 20 bathrooms.

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T he front of the White House

T he back of the White House

St. John's Church in Washington, D.C., established in 1815, stands opposite the

White House on the north side of Lafayette Park. St. John's Church has become known

as the "Church of the Presidents. Several

Presidents have worshiped at this Church.

The Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., has an extensive collection of 18th, 19th, and 20th century American art. The Corcoran Gallery of Art also has a fine collection of European art.

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Another historic treasure is the Post Office Pavilion . Designer Willoughby J. Edbrooke completed the building in the Romanesque Revival style by 1899. Its skyrocketing tower clock remains a current Avenue of Presidents landmark. This building was followed in 1909 by the completion of the District Building. Designed in the Beaux Arts style, the building was constructed to house the District of Columbia government. Still in use by the District's government today, it too remains an Avenue landmark.

The Studio Theatre , founded in 1978, is the third largest producing theatre in Washington DC, recognized as a Major Cultural Institution in the nation's capital. The Studio is Washington's premiere stage for the best in contemporary theatre.

The Warner Theatre opened in 1924 is an extremely beautiful building,

featuring a stupendous lobby of gold leaf and marble, and a similar huge theatre with

glorious chandeliers. Currently, having just been restored at great expense, the Warner

presents dance, film, comedy, Broadway productions and music concerts.

The Washington, D.C., Metro Subway is modern, clean and the recommended way for tourists to get around. The 106 mile subway system with 86 stations has stations serving the Mall and downtown Washington, D.C. All the major tourist attractions like the Mall museums and memorials, White House and Capitol Building are a short walk from Metro stations. Buying that first Metro subway ticket from a fare machine can be confusing.