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Birth of Washington, D.C.

Kenneth Bowling talked about how Washington, D.C., became the Capital of the United States. He spoke about how the location was chosen, the … read more

Kenneth Bowling talked about how Washington, D.C., became the Capital of the United States. He spoke about how the location was chosen, the figures that shaped the city’s creation, and the plan that architect Peter Charles L’Enfant presented to President George Washington in 1791. close

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Birth of Washington, D.C.

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Program ID:
323949-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 21, 2015 | 8:45pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Apr 04, 2015 | 6:49am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Feb 21, 2015 | 8:45pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 22, 2015 | 12:44am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 01, 2015 | 12:45pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 02, 2015 | 5:45am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 03, 2015 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 03, 2015 | 11:36pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 04, 2015 | 3:13am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 04, 2015 | 6:49am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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