Washington D.C. .The capital of the United States of America

Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. Washington D.C. is our nation’s capital. . The most important leaders of our country live and work in Washington D.C. . Maryland and Virginia each donated a piece of land to form Washington D.C. Let’s take a tour! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_96GLNO9mCc

The National Mall Our first stop is: The National Mall is a national park in Washington DC. It is home to many famous buildings, monuments, museums.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz6wNnmSX6I The National Mall is over two miles long from the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial.

The White House Our next stop is: This grand mansion is the home of the president of the United States and his family.

Did you know? George Washington started construction of the White House in 1792, but he never lived in it. John Adams (the 2nd President of the United States) was the first president to live in the White House. The White House has 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms on six floors. The White House receives nearly 6,000 visitors each day.

The Washington Monument Our last stop is: The Washington Monument The Washington Monument is the tallest structure in Washington D.C. . It was built to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV815NEdQW0