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2. Sidwell Friends School - Wikipedia

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   Sidwell Friends School. /  38.939217°N 77.074628°W  / 38.939217; -77.074628. Sidwell Friends School is a Quaker school located in Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., offering pre-kindergarten through high school classes. Founded in 1883 by Thomas W. Sidwell, its motto is "Eluceat omnibus lux" (English: Let the light shine out from ...

3. Pierre Charles L'Enfant - Wikipedia

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   American Revolutionary War. Siege of Savannah ( WIA) Pierre " Peter " Charles L'Enfant ( French: [pjɛʁ ʃɑʁl lɑ̃fɑ̃]; August 2, 1754 – June 14, 1825) was an American-French artist, professor, and military engineer who in 1791 designed the baroque styled plan for Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.

4. Marion Barry - Wikipedia

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   Marion Shepilov Barry (born Marion Barry Jr.; March 6, 1936 – November 23, 2014) [1] was an American politician who served as mayor of the District of Columbia from 1979 to 1991 and 1995 to 1999. A Democrat, Barry had served three tenures on the Council of the District of Columbia, representing as an at-large member from 1975 to 1979, in Ward ...

5. Washington D.C. with Kids: A Perfect Family Day - AOL

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   Alamy Washington, D.C., is a must-visit destination, and surprisingly, a great place to sight see with little kids. As a fairly recent mom, I have the unique perspective of having seen D.C. sans ...

6. Burning of Washington - Wikipedia

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   The Burning of Washington, August 1814. President James Madison, members of his government, and the military fled the city in the wake of the British victory at Bladensburg. They found refuge for the night in Brookeville, a small town in Montgomery County, Maryland, which is known today as the "United States' Capital for a Day."

7. Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia

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   dc .gov. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly called Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. [13] The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. Washington, D.C., was named for George Washington, a ...