Latitude and longitude of History of Washington, D.C.

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The history of Washington, D.C., is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. Originally inhabited by an Algonquian-speaking people known as the Nacotchtank, the site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first selected by President George Washington. The city came under attack during the War of 1812 in an episode known as the Burning of Washington. Upon the government's return to the capital, it had to manage reconstruction of numerous public buildings, including the White House and United States Capitol.

Latitude: 38° 47' 25.25" N
Longitude: -77° 02' 26.15" W

Nearest city to this article: Belle Haven, Virginia

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