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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington; D.C.; or the district, is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital. The city, located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, is one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million tourists annually.
The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress, and the District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state. The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital.
Washington had an estimated population of 702,455 as of July 2018, making it the 20th most populous city in the United States.
All three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the District: Congress (legislative), the president (executive), and the Supreme Court (judicial).
Washington is home to many national monuments, and museums, primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profits, lobbying groups, and professional associations, including the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, AARP, the National Geographic Society, the Human Rights Campaign, the International Finance Corporation, and the American Red Cross.
A locally elected mayor and a 13‑member council have governed the District since 1973. However, Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the Senate. District voters choose three presidential electors in accordance with the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.
For statistical purposes, the District of Columbia is treated as a state-equivalent (and a county-equivalent) by the U.S. Census Bureau.
On August 24–25, 1814, in a raid known as the Burning of Washington, British forces invaded the capital during the War of 1812. The Capitol, Treasury, and White House were burned and gutted during the attack.
The National Mall is a large, open park in downtown Washington between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. Given its prominence, the mall is often the location of political protests, concerts, festivals, and presidential inaugurations. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Pier are near the center of the mall, south of the White House. Also on the mall are the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Directly south of the mall, the Tidal Basin features rows of Japanese cherry blossom trees that originated as gifts from the nation of Japan. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the District of Columbia War Memorial are around the Tidal Basin.
The National Archives houses thousands of documents important to American history, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Located in three buildings on Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is the largest library complex in the world with a collection of over 147 million books, manuscripts, and other materials. The United States Supreme Court Building was completed in 1935; before then, the court held sessions in the Old Senate Chamber of the Capitol.
Muriel Bowser Mayor of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C. 2017
Muriel Bowser Mayor of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C. 2017
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. USA
The 2017 event marks the 90th anniversary of the first festival and the 105th anniversary of Japan's tree gift
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C. commemorating the March 27, 1912 gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City Japan to the city of Washington
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is known as the Nation’s Greatest Springtime Celebration!
Images are from the first weekend on The National Cherry Blossom Festival
National Park Service NPS predicted peak bloom March 19th thru 22nd 2017
Photos were taken while the cherry blossom trees were in the sixth of six stages of blooming called Peak Bloom which happened on March 25th 2017
* Approximately half of the Yoshino blossoms were lost due to a late frost that occurred March 14-16, 2017
Puffy white and peak bloom are defined as when 70% of the surviving blossoms reach those stages
Average peak bloom date is April 4th
Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in peak bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958)
Peak bloom dates occurred on:
2017 March 25th
2016 March 25th
2015 April 10th
2014 April 10th
2013 April 9th
2012 March 20th
2011 March 29th
2010 March 31st
2009 April 1st
2008 March 29th
2007 April 1st
2006 March 30th
2005 April 9th
2004 March 31st
2003 April 2nd
2002 April 2nd
2001 April 6th
2000 March 17th
1999 April 5th
1998 March 27th
1997 March 26th
1996 April 4th
1995 April 2nd
1994 April 5th
1993 April 11th
1992 April 5th
1991 March 29th
Origins of the cherry trees in DC:
Viscountess Chinda was the wife of the Japanese ambassador. She and Mrs. Taft planted the first two cherry trees at the Tidal Basin March 27th 1912
The ceremony of planting these trees grew into the National Cherry Blossom Festival
This special part of history is celebrated through many events and is also commemorated with a large, bronze plaque at the site of the first planting
Also of importance is Dr. David Fairchild, a prominent botanist who planted the first cherry trees in D.C.
WASHINGTON DC history
Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790
The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.
Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846
Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia
The United States of America declared independance from Great Britain in 1776
Video taken while Donald Trump was in office at The White House as President of The United States of America
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Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae said at a press conference on March 02, 2017 I don't need to say, 'Make this cherry blossom festival great again,' because it's already great.
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White House Visitor Center
The visitor center at the White House in Washington DC.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Light Christmas Tree
▶️ ????U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the National Park Service's annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, December 5.
???? It's the 97th straight year for the presidential tradition. The lighthearted honor for presidents, going back to Calvin Coolidge, came on an otherwise difficult day in Trump's presidency.
Hours before the ceremony, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Democratic chairmen to bring forward impeachment charges against Trump. House Democrats say Trump abused his presidential powers by pressuring Ukraine’s president to open an investigation into Trump's potential 2020 Democratic rival Joe Biden and his son.
The 9-meter tree is decorated with 50,000 lights and 450 giant white star ornaments. The National Park Service planted the tree in President's Park, just south of the White House, in late October.
The previous tree, a Colorado blue spruce from Virginia, was planted in 2012, but it was damaged last year when a man tried to climb it. The tree is surrounded by 56 smaller trees featuring ornaments from every state and territory and the District of Columbia. (Reuters/AP)
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Monuments and memorials – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. Free museums and America's front yard.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. Washington is an important world political capital. The city, located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, is one of the most visited cities in the world.
The USA's capital teems with iconic monuments, vast museums and the corridors of power where politicos roam. The National Air & Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of African American History & Culture, Reynolds Center for American Art & Portraiture – all here, all free.
The National Mall is a large, open park in downtown Washington between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Pier are near the center of the mall, south of the White House. Also on the mall are the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Directly south of the mall, the Tidal Basin features rows of Japanese cherry blossom trees that originated as gifts from the nation of Japan. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the District of Columbia War Memorial are around the Tidal Basin.
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Renaissance Hotel Downtown Washington D.C., Washington D.C., District of Columbia - United States (US)
Location.Located in central Washington, Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel is a business-friendly hotel within walking distance of Friendship Arch, Washington D.C. Convention Center, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Additional points of interest include J. Edgar Hoover Building and White House.Hotel Features.Dining options at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel include 5 restaurants. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves buffet breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a health club, a sauna, and a steam room. The propertys full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 3.5-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and secretarial services. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Wedding services, concierge services, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. This is a smoke-free property.Guestrooms.807 air-conditioned guestrooms at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel feature coffee/tea makers and safes. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and fax machines, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones with voice mail. Televisions have premium cable channels, video-game consoles, and complimentary TV Internet access. Rooms also include complimentary newspapers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Guests may request refrigerators and wake-up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered. Guestrooms are all non-smoking.Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Self parking fee: USD 30 per night Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: USD 0.40 per minute (rates may vary) Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 12.95 per day (rates may vary) Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 per day (rates may vary) Buffet breakfast fee: USD 20.95 per person (approximate amount)The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed. Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
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Activities
Fitness Room/Gym, Swimming pool, Tour Desk, Massage / Beauty Centre, Sauna, Excursions, Fitness Facilities, Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Massage, Spa & Wellness Centre, Steam Bath, Body Treatments, Facial Treatments
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Business Center, Concierge, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting / Child Services, Convention Center, Housekeeping, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Currency Exchange, Safe-Deposit Box, ATM / Cash Machine, Secretarial Service, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Shops, Photocopier, Desk, Direct dial phone, Facsimile, Function Rooms, Exhibit Space, Luggage Storage, Designated Smoking Area, Shops in Hotel, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Shoe Shine
Internet
High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
Parking
Valet parking is offered at the hotel. There is an airport shuttle that runs from the hotel.
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From 3:00 PM
Check-out
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Benjamin Franklin Statue
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Old Post Office Pavilion
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Ford's Theatre
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FBI Headquarters
0.3 km
Brigadier General Count Casimer Pulaski Statue
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Captain Nathan Hale Sculpture
0.3 km
Madame Tussaud's Washington DC
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Alexander Robey Shepherd Statue
0.4 km
National Museum of American History
0.4 km
Metro Center Station
0.4 km
Restaurants & Markets *
Sushi Nakazawa Restaurant
0.8 km
Closest Airports *
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Andrews Air Force Base
16.7 km
Washington Dulles International Airport
36.9 km
Most Popular Landmarks *
The National Mall
0.6 km
Newseum
0.7 km
The White House
0.9 km
National Gallery of Art
0.9 km
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
0.9 km
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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National Museum of the American Indian
1.2 km
Jefferson Memorial
1.6 km
The Capitol
1.8 km
Phillips Collection
2.5 km
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC peak bloom walking tour March 25th 2017
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. USA
The 2017 event marks the 90th anniversary of the first festival and the 105th anniversary of Japan's tree gift
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C. commemorating the March 27, 1912 gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City Japan to the city of Washington.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is known as the Nation’s Greatest Springtime Celebration!
Images are from the first weekend on The National Cherry Blossom Festival
National Park Service NPS predicted peak bloom March 19th thru 22nd 2017
Photos were taken while the cherry blossom trees were in the sixth of six stages of blooming called Peak Bloom which happened on March 25th 2017
* Approximately half of the Yoshino blossoms were lost due to a late frost that occurred March 14-16, 2017.
Puffy white and peak bloom are defined as when 70% of the surviving blossoms reach those stages.
Average peak bloom date is April 4th
Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in peak bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958).
Peak bloom dates occurred on:
2017 March 25th
2016 March 25th
2015 April 10th
2014 April 10th
2013 April 9th
2012 March 20th
2011 March 29th
2010 March 31st
2009 April 1st
2008 March 29th
2007 April 1st
2006 March 30th
2005 April 9th
2004 March 31st
2003 April 2nd
2002 April 2nd
2001 April 6th
2000 March 17th
1999 April 5th
1998 March 27th
1997 March 26th
1996 April 4th
1995 April 2nd
1994 April 5th
1993 April 11th
1992 April 5th
1991 March 29th
Origins of the cherry trees in DC:
Viscountess Chinda was the wife of the Japanese ambassador. She and Mrs. Taft planted the first two cherry trees at the Tidal Basin March 27th 1912.
The ceremony of planting these trees grew into the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
This special part of history is celebrated through many events and is also commemorated with a large, bronze plaque at the site of the first planting.
Also of importance is Dr. David Fairchild, a prominent botanist who planted the first cherry trees in D.C.
WASHINGTON DC history
Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790
The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.
Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846
Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia
The United States of America declared independance from Great Britain in 1776
Video taken while Donald Trump was in office at The White House as President of The United States of America
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Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae said at a press conference on March 02, 2017 I don't need to say, 'Make this cherry blossom festival great again,' because it's already great.
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Washington Hilton 4 Stars Hotel in Washington, District Of Columbia Within US Travel Directory One of our best-rated 4-star hotels in Washington.
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The Washington Hilton provides bright, modern rooms with spacious windows and a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV.
A coffee maker, work desk and ironing facilities are included.
The District Line Restaurant at the Hilton serves handmade cocktails and local American specialties.
A buffet breakfast is served at the restaurant daily.
A fitness center, outdoor seasonal pool, on-site rental car service, and gift shop are also available at the Hilton Washington, D.
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Days Inn Washington DC – Connecticut Avenue 2 Stars Hotel in Washington, District Of Columbia - USA Within US Travel Directory One of our bestsellers in Washington! This Washington, D.
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The yellow, contemporary rooms also have a full-length mirror.
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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the Residence Act approved the creation of a capital district as permitted by the U.S. Constitution. The District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress and is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
The states of Maryland and Virginia donated land along the Potomac River to form the federal district; however, Congress returned the Virginia portion in 1846. The City of Washington, located east of the preexisting port of Georgetown, was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. Congress consolidated the whole District under a single municipal government in 1871. The city and the U.S. state of Washington, which is on the country's Pacific coast, were both named in honor of George Washington.
Washington, D.C., had an estimated population of 617,996 in 2011, the 25th most populous place in the United States. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to over one million during the workweek. The Washington Metropolitan Area, of which the District is a part, has a population of nearly 5.6 million, the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the country.
The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are in the District, including the Congress, President, and Supreme Court. Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations.
A locally elected mayor and 13-member city council have governed the District since 1973; however, the Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents therefore have less self-governance than residents of U.S. states. The District has a non-voting, at-large Congressional delegate, but no senators. The Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961, grants the District three electoral votes in presidential elections.
Historic sites and museums
The National Mall is a large, open park in downtown Washington between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. Given its prominence, the mall is often the location of political protests, concerts, festivals, and presidential inaugurations. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Pier are near the center of the mall, south of the White House. Also on the mall are the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Directly south of the mall, the Tidal Basin features rows of Japanese cherry blossom trees that originated as gifts from the nation of Japan. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the District of Columbia War Memorial are around the Tidal Basin.
The National Archives houses thousands of documents important to American history including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Located in three buildings on Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is the largest library complex in the world with a collection of over 147 million books, manuscripts, and other materials. The United States Supreme Court Building was completed in 1935; before then, the court held sessions in the Old Senate Chamber of the Capitol.
The Smithsonian Institution operates 19 museums and the National Zoo, all free to the public.The Smithsonian Institution is an educational foundation chartered by Congress in 1846 that maintains most of the nation's official museums and galleries in Washington, D.C. The U.S. government partially funds the Smithsonian, thus making its collections open to the public free of charge. The most visited of the Smithsonian museums in 2010 was the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall.Other Smithsonian Institution museums and galleries on the mall are: the National Museum of Natural History; the National Museum of African Art; the National Museum of American History; the National Museum of the American Indian; the Sackler and Freer galleries, which both focus on Asian art and culture; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; the Arts and Industries Building; the S. Dillon Ripley Center; and the Smithsonian Institution Building (also known as The Castle), which serves as the institution's headquarters.Wikipedia
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. USA video clips 2009
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. USA video clips 2009
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. USA
The 2009 event marks the 82nd anniversary of the first festival and the 97th anniversary of Japan's tree gift
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C. commemorating the March 27, 1912 gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City Japan to the city of Washington
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is known as the Nation’s Greatest Springtime Celebration!
Average peak bloom date is April 4th
Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in peak bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958)
Peak bloom dates occurred on:
2009 April 1st
2008 March 29th
2007 April 1st
2006 March 30th
2005 April 9th
2004 March 31st
2003 April 2nd
2002 April 2nd
2001 April 6th
2000 March 17th
1999 April 5th
1998 March 27th
1997 March 26th
1996 April 4th
1995 April 2nd
1994 April 5th
1993 April 11th
1992 April 5th
1991 March 29th
Origins of the cherry trees in DC:
Viscountess Chinda was the wife of the Japanese ambassador. She and Mrs. Taft planted the first two cherry trees at the Tidal Basin March 27th 1912
The ceremony of planting these trees grew into the National Cherry Blossom Festival
This special part of history is celebrated through many events and is also commemorated with a large, bronze plaque at the site of the first planting
Also of importance is Dr. David Fairchild, a prominent botanist who planted the first cherry trees in D.C.
WASHINGTON DC history
Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790
The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.
Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846
Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia
The United States of America declared independance from Great Britain in 1776
Video taken while Barack Obama was in office at The White House as President of The United States of America
* Includes bonus Cherry Blossom trees autumn fall foliage clip at the Tidal Basin from 2008
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Washington, D.C. District of Columbia, (New Columbia state), The United States of America USA country, North America continent
April 1st 2009
Donald Trump Says He Offered to Build $50-60 Million Grand Ballroom for the White House
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Here is Donald Trump saying he offered to build at his own expense a $50-60 Million Grand Ballroom for the White House. Trump said he made the offer to a senior Obama White House official. He said he never heard anything back from them. Trump said the White House should not be hosting foreign dignitaries using a tent.
Christmas Time Washington D.C.
The United States Botanic Garden during the Holiday season 2018. Hope you enjoy and thank you for watching.
The Watergate Hotel - Washington Hotels, District of Columbia
The Watergate Hotel 5 Stars Hotel in Washington, District of Columbia Within US Travel Directory Get the celebrity treatment at a property as choosy as you are One of our bestsellers in Washington! Located along the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the historic Watergate Hotel offers luxurious rooms with private balconies and views of the river. Complimentary WiFi is available in public areas.A flat-screen TV and work desk are offered in each of the 336 sleek guestrooms at the Hotel Watergate. Each room features a floor-to-ceiling marble bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and custom toiletries created by La Bottega.Guests can grab a drink at The Top of the Gate, a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Georgetown waterfront and Washington Monument. Casual and fine dining are also available and a whisky bar is located just off of the hotel's lobby.Featuring an on-site spa, The Watergate Hotel offers a fitness centre where guests can exercise, as well as an indoor pool. Concierge services are provided and a business centre and gift shop are available for guest convenience.The Capitol is 5.5 km from The Watergate Hotel, while The White House is 2.3 km away. Ronald Reagan National Airport is 8 km from the property.
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Tidal Basin - Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
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Springtime in Washington means the explosion of white-pink clouds of cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin.
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Travel blogs from Tidal Basin:
- ... All along the shore of the Tidal Basin are Japanese Cherry Trees, a gift from Japan in 1917 ...
- ... We then took the long route round to the American History museum via the Tidal Basin ; unfortunately this wasn't as interesting as the Air & Spance museum so we only spent half an hour there and made ...
- ... Lyn's Magical Msytery Tour took us to the Tidal Basin, opposite the Jefferson Memorial ...
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- Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
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- View of Jefferson Memorial across the Tidal Basin by Emmafox from a blog titled Please read preface before viewing photos
- Washington Monument across the Tidal Basin by Emmafox from a blog titled Please read preface before viewing photos
- Jefferson Memorial across the Tidal Basin by Emmafox from a blog titled Please read preface before viewing photos
- Abi and Baker at Tidal Basin by Jeneman from a blog titled Walking our shoes off
- View across the Tidal Basin by Emmafox from a blog titled Please read preface before viewing photos
- Tidal Basin 2 by Nietsreuef from a blog titled Washington DC Training
- Tidal Basin 1 by Nietsreuef from a blog titled Washington DC Training