Washington DC Washington DC was first established on the 16th of July, 1790. It is the capital of our United States of America; some even call it the capital of the world. Its history is rich, complicated, and very interesting. As the capital of the country, it is often the center of controversy. When reading […]
February 10, 2014
Washington DC
When I was searching for two primary sources that taught about the history of Washington D.C.,I located a map, Bird’s-eye-view of Washington City, D.C., and a newspaper article, Schools for Freedmen. I will discuss both below. “Bird’s-eye-view of Washington City, D.C.” is a map drawn by George A. Morrison in 1872 and was published by W.H. […]
