Transcript Washington DC, USA

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Student: Guya Nitzan
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Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally
the District of Columbia and
commonly referred to as D.C.,
is the capital of the United
States.
On July 16, 1790, the United
States Congress approved the
creation of a permanent
national capital as permitted
by the U.S. Constitution. The
federal district is therefore not
a part of any U.S. state.
Washington D.C.
City map.
This map shows the
important sites in D.C.
Washington D.C.
ID Card - Demographics
 Population
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In 2007 the U.S. Census Bureau data estimated the District's population at 591,833 residents,
continuing a trend of population growth in the city since the 2000 Census, which recorded
572,059 residents. During the workweek, however, the number of commuters from the suburbs
into the city swells the District's population by an estimated 71.8%, to a daytime population of
over one million people.
 Ethnic composition
In 2007 the population distribution was 55.6% black, 36.3% white, 8.3% Hispanic (of any race),
5% other (including Native Americans, Alaskans, Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders), 3.1% Asian,
and 1.6% mixed . Even though they compose the city's largest ethnic group, Washington has a
steadily declining black population, due to many African Americans' leaving the city for
suburbs. At the same time, the city's Caucasian population has steadily increased, in part due to
effects of gentrification in many of Washington's traditionally black neighborhoods. This is
evident in a 7.3% decrease in the African-American population, and a 17.8% increase in the
Caucasian population since 2000. In addition, some African Americans are going to the South
in a New Great Migration, because of family ties, increased opportunities and lower cost of
living.
 In 2007, there were an estimated 74,000 foreign immigrants living in Washington, D.C.[20]
Major sources of immigration include El Salvador, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, with some
concentration of Salvadorans in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood.
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Washington D.C.
ID Card - Religions
 According to data from 2000, more than half of District residents were identified as
Christian; 28% of residents are Catholic, 9.1% are American Baptist, 6.8% are Southern
Baptist, 1.3% are Eastern or Oriental Orthodox, and 13% are members of other Christian
denominations. Residents who practice Islam make up 10.6% of the population,
followers of Judaism compose 4.5%, and 26.8% of residents adhere to other faiths or do
not practice a religion
Washington D.C.
ID Card - Built
 Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as
Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16,
1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital
as permitted by the U.S. Constitution. The federal district is therefore not a part of any
U.S. state. It was formed from land along the Potomac River donated by the states of
Maryland and Virginia; however, the Virginia portion was returned by Congress in 1846.
 The new capital city named after George Washington was founded in 1791 to the east
of the preexisting port of Georgetown. The City of Washington, Georgetown, and the
remaining unincorporated area within the District were consolidated under a single
government in 1871, which formed Washington, D.C., as it exists today. The city shares
its name with the U.S. state of Washington, located on the country's Pacific coast.
Washington D.C.
ID Card - Founders
 It was founded in 1791 and named after President George Washington. "Columbia" in
"District of Columbia" refers to Christopher Columbus.
 Washington, the District of Columbia is not a state, nor is it part of any state.
 It is a unique "federal district" created specifically to be the seat of government.
 George Washington chose the site and appointed three commissioners to help prepare
for the arrival of the new government in 1800. In 1800 the federal government consisted
of 131 employees. Pierre Charles L’Enfant designed the city as a bold new capital with
sweeping boulevards and ceremonial spaces reminiscent of Paris of his native France.
Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught African-American mathematical genius, provided the
astronomical calculations for surveying and laying out the city. The full development of
Washington as a monumental city, however, did not come until a hundred years later
when the McMillan Commission updated its plan to establish the National Mall and
monuments that most visitors to Washington now know.
Washington D.C.
ID Card - Economy
 Washington has a growing, diversified economy with an increasing percentage of professional
and business service jobs. The gross state product of the District in 2010 was $103.3 billion,
which would rank it No. 34 compared to the 50 U.S. states. As of June 2011, the Washington
Metropolitan Area had an unemployment rate of 6.2%; the second-lowest rate among the 49
largest metro areas in the nation.[102] The District of Columbia itself had an unemployment
rate of 9.8% during the same time period.
 In 2008, the federal government accounted for about 27% of the jobs in Washington, D.C. This
is thought to immunize Washington to national economic downturns because the federal
government continues operations even during recessions. However, as of January 2007, federal
employees in the Washington area comprised only 14% of the total U.S. government
workforce. Many organizations such as law firms, independent contractors (both defense and
civilian), non-profit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and
professional associations have their headquarters in or near D.C. to be close to the federal
government.
 The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas
of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. Georgetown University, George
Washington University, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center and
Howard University are the top five non-government-related employers in the city as of 2009.
There are five Fortune 1000 companies based in Washington, of which two are also Fortune
500 companies.
Washington D.C.
ID Card – National Anthem
 The Star Spangled Banner Lyrics - By Francis Scott Key 1814
1.
Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
3.
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
2.
On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
4.
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Washington D.C.
Sports
 Washington is one of 13 cities in the United States with teams
from all four major professional men's sports and is home to one
major professional women's team. The Washington Wizards
(National Basketball Association), the Washington Capitals
(National Hockey League), and the Washington Mystics
(Women's National Basketball Association), play at the Verizon
Center in Chinatown. Nationals Park, which opened in
Southeast D.C. in 2008, is home to the Washington Nationals
(Major League Baseball). D.C. United (Major League Soccer)
plays at RFK Stadium. The Washington Redskins (National
Football League) play at nearby FedExField in Landover,
Maryland.
Washington D.C.
Holidays
Date
January 1
Official Name
New Year's Day
Remarks
Third Monday in January
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Honors Martin Luther King, Jr., Civil Rights leader, who was
actually born on January 15, 1929; combined with other holidays
in several states.
January 20, every fourth year,
following Presidential election
Inauguration Day
Swearing-in of President of the United States and other elected
federal officials. Observed only by federal employees who work
in Washington, D.C., Montgomery or Prince George's counties
in Maryland, Arlington or Fairfax counties in Virginia, or the
cities of Alexandria or Falls Church in Virginia, in order to
relieve congestion that occurs due to this major event.[3] Note:
Takes place on January 21 if the 20th is a Sunday (although the
President still takes the oath of office on the 20th).
Third Monday in February
Washington's Birthday
Honors George Washington. Often popularly, but erroneously,
observed as "Presidents Day" in recognition of other American
presidents, such as Abraham Lincoln (who was born February
12). The legal name of the federal holiday, however, remains
"Washington's Birthday". (It was historically observed on
February 22, prior to passage of the Uniform Monday Holiday
Act by Congress)
Last Monday in May
Memorial Day
Also known as "Decoration Day", Memorial Day originated in
the nineteenth century as a day to remember the soldiers who
gave their lives in the American Civil War by decorating their
graves with flowers. Later, the practice of decorating graves
came to include members of one's own family, whether they
saw military service or not. Memorial Day is traditionally the
beginning of the summer recreational season in America. (It
was historically observed on May 30, prior to the Uniform
Monday Holiday Act)
July 4
Independence Day
Celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Also
known as the "Fourth of July".
Celebrates beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Festivities often
include countdowns to midnight (12:00 AM) on the preceding evening.
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Holidays - Continued
Date
First Monday in September
Official Name
Labor Day
Remarks
Celebrates achievements of workers and the labor movement.
Labor Day traditionally marks the end of the summer
recreational season in America. The following day often marks
the beginning of autumn classes in primary and secondary
schools.
Second Monday in October
Columbus Day
Celebrated since 1792 in New York City, honors the arrival of
Christopher Columbus in the America who landed in the
Bahamas on October 12, 1492 (according to the Julian calendar).
In some areas it is also a celebration of Italian-American culture
and heritage. Congress and President Franklin Delano
Roosevelt set aside Columbus Day in 1934 as a federal holiday
at the behest of the Knights of Columbus (historically observed
on October 12, prior to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act)
November 11
Veterans Day
Also known as Armistice Day, and (although rarely in the US)
occasionally called "Remembrance Day", 'Veterans Day' is the
American name for the international holiday which
commemorates the signing of the Armistice ending World War
I. In the United States, the holiday honors all veterans of the
United States Armed Forces, whether or not they have served
in a conflict; but it especially honors the surviving veterans of
World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War,
the Persian Gulf War, and the Iraq War. The American holiday
was briefly moved to the final Monday in October under the
Uniform Monday Holiday Act, but the change was greatly
disliked and soundly criticized - among other reasons, because
it put Veterans Day out of sync with international observance;
so it was restored to November 11.
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Holidays - Continued
Date
Official Name
Remarks
Fourth Thursday in November
Thanksgiving Day
Americans have a turkey dinner such as the dinner shared by
Native Americans and the Pilgrims at Plymouth,
Massachusetts. Historically, Thanksgiving was observed on
various days, although by the 1930s it was observed on the last
Thursday of November. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
fixed it on the fourth Thursday of November, at the request of
numerous powerful American merchants. (Many Americans
also receive the Friday following Thanksgiving Day off work,
and so many people begin their Christmas shopping on that
Friday. In years when November had five Thursdays instead of
the more common four Thursdays, this week of delay could
cause a substantial decrease in Christmas-related revenue for
merchants.[citation needed])
December 25
Christmas Day
A worldwide holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Popular aspects of the holiday include decorations, emphasis
on family togetherness, and gift giving. Designated a federal
holiday by Congress and President Ulysses S. Grant in 1870.
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Tourist Attractions
 Washington, D.C. is a wonderful place to visit. In addition to the
wealth of attractions relating to the government and its history, you
can examine Impressionist masterpieces in the National Gallery of
Art, experience the beauty of the United States Botanical Gardens'
exotic plants and flowers, and learn about the creatures of the African
Savannah at the National Zoo.
 Some highlights:
 Washington Monument
 Arlington Cemetery
 Pentagon
 Lincoln Memorial
 Smithsonian Museum
 And many more…
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Food
 American cuisine is a style of food preparation originating
from the United States of America. European colonization
of the Americas yielded the introduction of a number of
ingredients and cooking styles to the latter. The various
styles continued expanding well in to the 19th and 20th
centuries, proportional to the influx of immigrants from
many foreign nations; such influx developed a rich
diversity in food preparation throughout the country.