Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." is an abbreviation for the District of Columbia, the federal district coextensive with the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington since September 9, 1791. The motto of the city is Justitia Omnibus (la. Justice for All).
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- "I'm hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure." — George W. Bush
- —Interview with the Associated Press, January 18, 2001
- "Sometimes, Washington is one of these towns where the person—people—who think they've got the sharp elbow is the most effective person." — George W. Bush
- —New Orleans, Louisiana, December 3, 2002
- I spent most of my childhood playing video games. Mom said, "You're wasting your time with those video games.". I work in Washington, DC. I use my Frogger skills every time I cross the street." — Basil White, "Peeing on Stonehenge"