Washington, D.C.

seen yet there. Its famous for the people who have lived there, such as George Washington, our first president, its splendid cities, such as Washington DC, and its world famous national parks such as the Grand Canyon. America is an amazing country in part because of its people and places. One of the country’s most famous leaders is George Washington. This important man was the first child of Augustine and Mary Washington, born on February 22nd, 1732. unfortunately, his father died when he was but

A sightseeing vacation in Washington, D.C. wouldn 't be complete without taking a bus tour of the historic sights. One of the top tour companies in Washington, D.C. is Old Town Trolley Tours. I recently took one of their tours while on vacation. Old Town Trolley Tours has three trolley routes (or "loops"). The orange loop passes by the National Mall and Downtown. The green loop shows the National Cathedral, Uptown and Georgetown. The red loop travels to Arlington National Cemetery. My family took

Growing up in Washington D.C. in an area with high poverty, STI and HIV rates, and low high school graduation rates, I was afforded an opportunity to attend a prestigious private school in Northern Virginia. While I was grateful to be able to receive a wonderful education in a safe environment, I always understood that many of my peers in the Black community did not have this privilege. Particularly, supportive faculty members encouraged me to pursue an accelerated math track so that I would be prepared

Rosa lee Residence: District of Colombia Washington D.C. Rosa Lee was motivated and driven to survive living as a single mother in the District of Colombia with her eight children. Rosa Lee residence was not as different from where she grew up. Rosa Lee lived in a low income area. Rosa Lee neighborhood involved negative and positive aspects. The methadone clinic where Rosa Lee attended was beneficial for Rosa Lee to overcome the addiction to heroin. There were some role models in Rosa Lee’s children

Impact of Marion Barry on Political Perceptions in D.C. Abstract This paper examines the political life of Marion Barry, former mayor of Washington D.C. and current member of Washington's city council. Barry was arrested and convicted of possession of crack. He has also been linked to a number of other political and personal scandals. This paper attempts to determine: the impact Barry's contemporaries believed his actions would have on his political career; the impact that his actions have had

clear that there should be a vote on whether Washington D.C. and/or Puerto Rico should become a state or not. This has been discussed by many people including D.C. Councilmember Allen who says “I don’t consider myself to be a Marylander or a Virginian, I consider myself to be a Washingtonian.” Facts prove that Washington D.C. has about 675,000 residents which is more than Wyoming and Vermont. It was only until 1961 that the residents of Washington D.C. got the right to vote. According to the Daily

inform our classmates of Washington D.C. Specific Purpose: To inform our classmates of places to visit in Washington D.C. Attention Getter: The statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square was partially made from British cannons taken during the War of 1812. Thesis: While visiting Washington D.C. there are many historical monuments to see, including Vietnam Memorial Wall, White House, Library of Congress, The Smithsonian National Museum of National History, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial

monuments, historical, and cultural landmarks and neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. We have learned that landmarks are important because they often tell the stories of neighborhoods, cities, and nations. Today we are going to read A to Z: The Real D.C. by the Tutors of Reach Incorporated. In this text, students from our nation’s capitol take readers on a journey through Washington, D.C. The authors make it possible for us to experience D.C. using our five senses. As we read today, I want you to think

urbanization and industrialization and the pollution that accompanies this growth. The Anacostia is severely polluted with “sediment, nutrients, pathogens, toxins, and trash” (“Cleaning”). And it is no coincidence that the river runs through some of Washington D.C.'s poorest communities in the south-eastern sections of the city. 2. Environmental injustice has been an ongoing battle that

throughout our country such as Gettysburg and Washington D.C. I am very curious about how the Union won the Civil war in Gettysburg, and I think that I would learn a lot by standing on the exact grounds our soldiers fought for our country on. In addition, I would also like to learn more about the Gettysburg address speech that Abraham Lincoln gave and how that impacted our nation's history. I would also like to learn about the monuments in Washington D.C such as the Thomas Jefferson memorial. I am