{"product_id":"washington-dc-the-nations-capital-hardcover","title":"Washington, DC: The Nation's Capital - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Worek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Washington, D.C. is packed with history, monuments, memorials, iconic buildings recognized around the world, architectural landmarks, and outstanding museums. It is also the capital of the United States and a symbol of what the country represents to its citizens and people around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But Washington is more than that, it is a living capital with vibrant neighborhoods, picturesque streetscapes and outstanding attractions -- a city where history continues to be created every day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The founding of Washington, D.C. dates to 1785 when Congress voted to build a permanent federal city, called the District of Columbia, outside the boundaries of any state. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Inside this fascinating book, you'll find these and many more places to explore and enjoy: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Arlington Memorial Cemetery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Capital Building and Reflecting Pool\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e National Museum of American History\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Dupont Circle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The White House\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Lincoln Memorial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Jefferson Memorial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Georgetown University\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Library of Congress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Islamic Mosque and Cultural Centre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Washington National Cathedral\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Mount Vernon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Pentagon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e National Air and Space Museum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Smithsonian Institution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Washington Memorial.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Truly, Washington, D.C. offers something for everyone and is the ideal vacation destination. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Michael Worek is a writer and editor with a special interest in nature, history, and American architecture and urban development. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eNobel: A Century of Prize Winners\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAn American History Album\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752527986976,"sku":"9780228104810","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/52fc4e746b7f93b02b1e56852cdcfde1.webp?v=1779998184","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/washington-dc-the-nations-capital-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}