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  2. History of Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia

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    An aerial photo of Washington, D.C. in 2007. The history of Washington, D.C., is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. The site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first selected by President George Washington. The city came under attack during the War of 1812 in an episode known as the Burning of Washington.

  3. Government of the District of Columbia - Wikipedia

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    The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is the local trial court. It hears cases involving criminal and civil law. The court also handles specialized cases in the following areas: family court, landlord and tenant, probate, tax, and traffic offenses. The Court consists of a chief judge and 61 associate judges.

  4. 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 ...

  5. Raven (DC Comics) - Wikipedia

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    Skilled teacher, hand-to-hand combatant, and profound knowledge of the supernatural. Raven is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in a special insert in DC Comics Presents #26 (October 1980), and was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George PĂ©rez. [1]

  6. District of Columbia Public Library - Wikipedia

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    Budget. $58 Million [1] Director. Richard Reyes-Gavilan [2] Website. www .dclibrary .org. The District of Columbia Public Library ( DCPL) is the public library system for Washington, D.C. The system includes 26 individual libraries including Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, DCPL's central library. [3]

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  8. Portal:Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia

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    P:DC. P:WASHINGTONDC. 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. 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 ...

  9. DC Web Women - Wikipedia

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    DC Web Women (DCWW) is a nonprofit professional organization for women in technology and new media based in the Washington, D.C., area. Established in 1999, [1] the organization's vision is "to educate, inspire and encourage girls and women in the field of technology." [2] The organization hosts an email discussion list, and sponsors monthly ...