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#39449. RaeRae55
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What was Washington, D.C.'s previous name?
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shady shaker
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Washington; the "D.C." was added to distinguish it
from Washington State.
Oct 03 03, 10:13 PM
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McGruff
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The Residence Bill of July 16, 1790, established a site along the Potomac to be the capital. This federal district was first called the Territory of Columbia and the federal city the City of Washington. The name changed to the District of Columbia in 1793.  http://about.dc.gov/facts.asp You may be looking for Georgetown, which already existed as a city before it became part of the District. http://dcpages.ari.net/History/DC_Name_History.shtml
Oct 04 03, 9:48 PM
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