{"product_id":"washington-dc-the-nations-capital-9780228104810","title":"Washington, DC: The Nation's Capital","description":"\u003cp\u003e Washington, D.C. is packed with history, monuments, memorials, iconic buildings recognized around the world, architectural landmarks, and outstanding museums. It is also the capital of the United States and a symbol of what the country represents to its citizens and people around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But Washington is more than that, it is a living capital with vibrant neighborhoods, picturesque streetscapes and outstanding attractions -- a city where history continues to be created every day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The founding of Washington, D.C. dates to 1785 when Congress voted to build a permanent federal city, called the District of Columbia, outside the boundaries of any state. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Inside this fascinating book, you'll find these and many more places to explore and enjoy: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Arlington Memorial Cemetery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Capital Building and Reflecting Pool\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e National Museum of American History\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Dupont Circle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The White House\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Lincoln Memorial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Jefferson Memorial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Georgetown University\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Library of Congress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Islamic Mosque and Cultural Centre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Washington National Cathedral\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Mount Vernon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Pentagon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e National Air and Space Museum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Smithsonian Institution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Washington Memorial.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Truly, Washington, D.C. offers something for everyone and is the ideal vacation destination. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780228104810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112","brand":"Michael Worek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44493216383157,"sku":"9780228104810","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_0d85e01a-3778-41b5-96cd-4d5605100e70.jpg?v=1721747545","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/washington-dc-the-nations-capital-9780228104810","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}