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I. Historical and Architectural
1. Historical
 History of the formation of the US capital Washington, D.C.
- History of the formation of the US capital Washington, D.C. On July 16, 1790, President
George Washington chose the banks of the Potomac River as the capital of a "federal special
district" in accordance with the conditions set by the US constitution and the "Compromise
of 1790" at that time.
- The capital of the United States was built and planned on that territory and was named after
President Columbia to remind of the United States at that time.
- By 1871, a law merged the two areas into one and was called Washington D.C (D.C stands
for District of Columbia).
Burning of Washington, D.C
- The skirmish at the United States Capitol in 1812 was part of the War of 1812 between the
United States and Britain.
- On August 24, 1814, British forces invaded Washington, D.C., and attacked the Capitol. They
set fire to several important buildings, including the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
- This was one of the most significant events of the war and symbolized the resilience and
determination of the United States.
- After burning the Capitol, the British troops withdrew and proceeded to engage in the Battle
of Baltimore.
1864 Valley Campaign
- The Civil War skirmish in Washington DC in 1864, also known as Jubal Early's Raid on
Washington, was a significant event in the American Civil War.
- In July 1864, Confederate forces under the command of General Jubal Early advanced north
from Virginia and attacked Washington DC.
- Despite the attack being detected early, they still came close to the city's central area before
being pushed back.
- This assault raised significant concerns for the U.S. capital and heightened tensions during
the 1864 presidential election.
2. Architectural
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, has a unique and diverse architectural history.
1. * Planned Urban Planning:* Washington was designed according to a deliberate plan by
Pierre Charles L'Enfant, including wide boulevards, parks, and large open spaces. *For
example:* The National Mall is a vast green space that stretches from the U.S. Capitol to the
Lincoln Memorial.
2. *Mix of architectural styles:* As the nation's capital, Washington has a diverse mix of
architectural styles, from Classical Renaissance and Neoclassical to Beaux-Arts, Modern and
Postmodern. *For example:* The White House is Neoclassical in style, while the U.S. Capitol
Building is in Classical Revival style.
3. *The importance of federal buildings:* Many of Washington's most iconic buildings are
federal buildings, including the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
*For example:* The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States
and is a fine example of Neoclassical architecture.