Washington

Washington, D.C.—few cities in the United States have a history as closely tied to the creation of a federal capital as this one. Set beside the Potomac River, the District was established after the Residence Act of 1790 authorized a permanent seat of government. The National Mall forms its ceremonial core, running between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, while the White House remains the president’s official residence. Major Smithsonian museums line the Mall, making this compact area central to American public life, memory and debate. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Washington, D.C. and the Potomac region.

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