Construction of this magnificent Washington, DC, monument took nearly a century of planning, building, and controversy. Provision for a large equestrian statue of George Washington was made in the…
(Encyclopedia) JesseJessejĕsˈē [key], in the Bible, the descendant of Rahab, the grandson of Boaz and Ruth, and the father of David. Referring to the restoration of the Davidic monarchy, the Book of…
Created municipal corporation: Feb. 21, 1871
Mayor: Muriel Bowser (to Dec. 2018)
Motto: Justitia omnibus (Justice to all)
Flower: American beauty rose; Tree: Scarlet oak…
(Encyclopedia) JothamJothamjōˈthəm [key], in the Bible. 1 The only one of Gideon's sons not killed by Abimelech; noted for his parable of the trees electing the bramble to be their king. 2 King of…
(Encyclopedia) HezekiahHezekiahhĕzəkīˈə [key], in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Ahaz. During his reign Sennacherib of Assyria routed (701 b.c.) the rebellious Jews, laid seige to…
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Washington, D.C.
Designed in 1990 by George Frederick Bodley and Henry Vaughan
photo by Carol M. Highsmith
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George WashingtonBorn: 2/22/1732Birthplace: Westmoreland County, Va. George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 (Feb. 11, 1731/2, old style) in Westmoreland County, Va. While in his teens,…
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