Презентация по теме Вашингтон

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  Washington, D.C
  

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  Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It’s situated in the District of Columbia and is like no other city in the USA. Washington was named after the first US President George Washington. Washington was first settled in 1790 and since 1800 it has been the federal capital.
  

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  George Washington was the first President of the United States of America. He was born on February 22nd, 1732 in Virginia. The Americans often call this man “The Father of our country”. And, indeed, he was one of the Founding Fathers of the USA. Before becoming the president George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
  George Washington
  

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  Population
  Washington, D.C., had an estimated population
  of 646,449 in 2013, the 23rd most population
  place in the United Stated
  

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  United States Capitol
  The Capitol The Capitol is the centre of the city. It was built according to the plans of William Thornton who was an amateur architect. It was made of stone and marble and contains 540 rooms. It is situated on Capitol Hill . The U.S. Capitol is one of the most recognized buildings in the world, serves as a symbol of democracy, the home of the House and Senate and a tourist attraction visited by millions every year.
  

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  This monument was built in honour of George Washington. It is 555 feet tall and provides a panoramic view of Washington, D.C., via elevator. It is called “The Pencil”, because it is one of the tallest stone construction in the world and in the USA. Located south of the White House.
  Washington Monument
  

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  The Lincoln Memorial .The Lincoln Memorial occupies a prominent space on the National Mall in Washington, DC and is a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln, who fought to preserve nation during the Civil War, from 1861-1865. The Lincoln Memorial has been the site of many famous speeches and events since its dedication in 1922.
  Lincoln Memorial
  

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  National Air Museum was formed on August 12, 1946 by an act of Congress.
  Some pieces in the National Air and Space Museum collection date back to the
  1876. In 1952 it was placed in the Maryland-National Capital Park.
  The Space Race in 1950 and 1960 led to the renaming of the museum to the National Air and Space Museum.
  The new exhibition hall was opened in July,1976.
  The Steven F. Advard-Hazy Center was opened in 2003.
  National Air and Space Museum
  

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  The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a botanic garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., near Garfield Circle. The USBG is open every day of the year, including federal holidays. It is the oldest continually operating botanic garden in the United States.
  United States Botanic Garden
  

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  The beautiful home of every president of the USA, except the first president. This is the oldest public building in Washington, D.C, and has the most famous address in the USA – 1660 Pennsylvania Avenue. Consists of 132 rooms. Open for tours10:00 a.m. to noon.
  The White House