1. BY: Landon R.

2. Why is Washington DC such an
important place in the US?

3. Washington DC is important
because…
 Washington DC is such an important place in the us for
many reasons first it’s our Capital. It shows all about our
history and government. It displays monuments, memorials
that honor important president and soldiers of past wars.
In DC laws are made by Congress, judged by the Supreme
Court and enforced by the President. Washington DC is
home to important buildings like the Smithsonian museums,
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING $$$, and the
National Archives. DC is home to many Government
agencies like the Dept. of Defense , Dept. of Agriculture, and
the FBI.

4. What are the main Monuments and
Memorials in Washington DC?

5. What are the main Monuments and
Memorials in Washington DC?
 The main Memorials and Monuments
are the Washington monument, Lincoln
memorial, Jefferson memorial, Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier, The Wall, JFK
grave site, and Korean War Memorial.

6. What are some other important places
and buildings in Washington DC?

7. What are some of the other important
places and buildings in Washington DC?
 Some of the other important places and
buildings in Washington DC are the
Capitol, Rotunda (in the capitol), Fords
theater, Tidal basin, the Smithsonian,
Pentagon, Supreme Court, BUREAU OF
ENGRAVING AND PRINTING $$$, and the
White House.

8. Who are some of the important people in
US history associated with Washington
DC?
This security guard protects the
men and women that work at the
capitol building. He doesn't have
to do with history but he is an
important person.

9. Who were some of the important people
in US history associated with
Washington DC
 Some of the important people in US history associated with
Washington DC are George Washington he was the 1st president,
revolutionary war hero and Washington DC was named after him.
James Madison 4th president of the US, he lived in the Octagon
House, and his wife Dolly saved a portrait of George Washington.
Charles L’ Enfant worked with George Washington DC as a
designer to remodel Washington DC, hired and fired by George
Washington, and he is buried at Arlington National cemetery.
Benjamin Banneker he took over when Charles L’ Enfant was fired.
He was black which was incredible at this time in history. Andrew
Ellicott helped take over with Benjamin Banneker after L’ Enfant
was fired. James Smithson funded $$$$$$ the Smithsonian
Museums. He was from England!!!

10. Why are the Smithsonian Institution’s
museums important?

11. Why are the Smithsonian Institution’s
museums important?
 The Smithsonian Institutions is important because it is the world largest
group of museums and Art Galleries. It preserves the history of the U.S. and
our variety of cultures.

12. National Air and Space and National Art
Galleries
National air and space Art galleries
 All about the history of flight.
The Wright brothers first air
plane is there. It has a lot of
info on astronauts and space.
There are even space rocks.
Amelia Earhart is a person
that is in history for flight.
 Shows the art of famous
artists.

13. Native American Museum and the National
museum of American history.
Museum of American
History
Native American Museum
 The museum of American
history displays about
American history. Gowns of
the first ladies. Original Star
Spangled Banner flag.
 The Native American Museum
is the newest museum. It
displays native American
artifacts and history.

14. Why is DC important?
 To recap Washington DC is such an important
place in the us for many reasons first it’s our
capital. It shows all about our history and
government. It displays monuments, memorials
that honor important president and soldiers of
past wars.
In DC laws are made by Congress, judged by
the Supreme Court and enforced by the
president. Washington DC is home to important
buildings like the Smithsonian museums,
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
$$$, and the National Archives. DC is home to
many Government agencies like the Dept. of
Defense , Dept. of Agriculture, and the FBI.

15. News Flash!!!!
Hillary Clinton greets Brecknock
students in the Capitol!!!!