Washington, DC, isn't a state; it's a district. DC stands for District of Columbia. Its creation comes directly from the US Constitution, which provides that the district, "not exceeding 10 Miles square," would "become the Seat of the Government of the United States."
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Founded in 1790, the nation's capital has been a dynamic city with plenty of highs and lows to match its place in American history.