Civics Shorts: Washington, D.C.

<p>Our federal capital, Washington, D.C., is a unique part of the United States. Washington, D.C. was established by the Constitution, and its exact location selected by President George Washington in 1790. Its status as a district rather than a state gives it a distinctive governing structure that has often been a source of contention for its residents. But it’s also a place of great beauty, monumental architecture, and history.</p> <p>This story was produced by Mitch Scacchi</p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3oS8DNU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Civics 101 with a donation</a></p> <p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/nhpr.org/civics101signup01" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for the Civics 101 newsletter</a></p>