WASHINGTON, D.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Our Nations Capitol
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Introduction

• George Washington signed a bill in 1790 to locate
  the nations capitol in the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
• The Federal City is shaped in a triangle for
  the 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.

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Capitol Building
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White House
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Supreme Court Building
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Map of Washington D.C.
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Capitol Building

• This is what the Capitol Building looks like at
  night.

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White House

• This is what the White House looks like.

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Supreme Court Building

• This is what the Supreme Court Building looks
  like.

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History of the Capitol
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History of the White House
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History of the Supreme Court Building
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What is the Capitol Building?
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

• Some people say the Capitol building is the
  center and heart of America.
• It is where the laws of the United States of
  Americas laws are made.

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What is the White House?
EXECUTIVE BRANCH

• The PRESIDENT of the United States of America
  lives in the White House.
• The PRESIDENT works in the OVAL OFFICE.

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What is the Supreme Court Building?
JUDICIAL BRANCH

• The Supreme Court is the highest court of the
  U.S.A.

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Tour the Capitol
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Tour the White House
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Tour the Supreme Court Building
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White House Facts

• The address of the White House is 1600
  Pennsylvania Avenue.
• It is more than 100 years old.
• There are 132 rooms in the White House.
• Many of the rooms are named for colors.

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Capitol Building Facts

• The STATUE OF FREEDOM is at the top of the dome.
• The Capitol Building is famous for its ROTUNDA,
  which is under the dome.
• When the statue is lighted, you know Congress is
  meeting in a night session.
• 17 U.S. Presidents are honored there.
• The Capitol Building holds a treasury of art.

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Supreme Court Building Facts