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Washington DC Charms
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Washington DC Charms
14k Gold and Sterling Silver Washington D.C. Charms. Choose from our selection of charms to remember a place where you where born, where you may live, or a place you visited or hope to visit in the future and make a memory to last a lifetime.
Washington D. C. Facts:
Capital: It is the capital of the United States.
Entered the Union: February 21, 1871 (as a municipal corporation)
Motto: Justitia omnibus (Justice to all)
Flower: American Beauty rose
Bird: Wood Thrush
Sports Teams: Washington Wizards (Basketball); Washington Nationals (Baseball); Washington Redskins (Football); Washington Capitals (Hockey)
Origin of Name: The district is named after Christopher Columbus
Major Industries: Federal government, tourism (these two are virtually the entire economic base of the city)
Historical Sites and Points of Interest: Numerous sites associated with the history of the United States, including the Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials; the Smithsonian Institution (including the National Gallery of Art and the National Air and Space Museum; and the National Archives
Bordering States: Washington D.C. borders Virginia and Maryland
