Washington Quizzes Online & Trivia

Some people are surprised that Washington and Washington DC are actually two different places. Washington is a state that you can find on the Western coast of the United States of America. Washington DC, on the other hand, is located on the Eastern coast of the country. Washington DC is not a state whereas Washington is a state in America. When you say Washington DC, this means that you have to go to the District of Columbia which is not a part of any state. The District of Columbia is considered to be the capital of the USA even if it is not a part of the 50 states that are listed under America. The reasons for this is they feel that this would have too much power if it becomes a state.

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. Since Washington DC is not really considered a city or a state, it is not actually in one state, but it is located on the border of two states instead. This way no one can say that the country’s capital is located in a certain state. Washington DC is not a city, but it is a federal district. The District of Columbia lies on the border of Maryland and Virginia. Of course, since this place is so large, many of the different buildings look like they are located in either one state or the other since all of the buildings can lie directly on the border. However, the area that includes all of these buildings are located in Washington DC which is not located on any state.

1. george washington-george washington, during his second inauguration said: i am again called upon by the voice of my country to execute the functions of its chief magistrate. when the occasion proper for it shall arrive, i shall endeavor to express the high sense i entertain of this distinguished honor, and of the confidence which has been reposed in me by the people of united america. previous to the execution of any official act of the president the constitution requires an oath of office. this oath i am now about to take, and in your presence: that if it shall be found during my administration of the government i have in any instance violated willingly or knowingly the injunctions thereof, i may (besides incurring constitutional punishment) be subject to the upbraidings of all who are now witnesses of the present solemn ceremony.