Washington, DC: A Federal City
Kathryn Smith, President of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., described the Residence Act of 1790, an act signed by George Washing… read more
Kathryn Smith, President of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., described the Residence Act of 1790, an act signed by George Washington establishing Washington, D.C. as the permanent seat of government for the United States. Ms. Smith also spoke about Pierre L’Enfant, the designer of the capital city. close
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