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Washington in Washington and the Capital’s Washington
James P. Hornaday traces Washington’s indirect influence on the capital, noting how Congress directed the creation and location of the city on the Potomac, the White House, and monuments. He recalls Mt. Vernon, Alexandria landmarks, and the Washington Monument’s role in shaping national memory.
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James P. Hornaday
Eorge
Washington
United States
Potomac River
Alexandria
Georgetown
Congress
Philadelphia
Ceeter
Mt. Vernon
Washington Monument
National Capital
Capitol Building
Capitol Hill
Library of Congress
Capitol
Senate
House of Representatives
Potomac
Abraham Lincoln
A. 8. Grant
White House
M Washington
Preslto
Republic
Virginia
National Capital City
Maryland
Mount Vernon
Alexandriate Old Cheat Church
Sexton
Vernon
William Williams
Carlyle House
Old Dominion
General Braddock
Old Hotel
Alexandria-Arlington Road
Arlington
Continental Congress
Congressional Library
Lincoln Memorial
Blue Ridge Mountains
Washington Memorial Association
Our of
Congressional Action