(Encyclopedia) Edwards, John Reid (Johnny Reid Edwards), 1953–, U.S. politician, b. Seneca, S.C., grad. North Carolina State Univ. (B.A., 1974), Univ. of North Carolina (J.D., 1977). The son of a…
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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…
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…
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