Washington, D.C. | DC

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States, directly under the federal government and not part of any state. Founded in 1790 and named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The city is the center of American political power, home to important institutions such as the White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia, is the capital of the United States. Established in 1790 and named after President George Washington, it is a federal district not part of any state. The city is the center of U.S. political power, home to the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court.