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Governing in Early Washington, D.C.

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Compared to other capital cities across the world, Washington, D.C. was constructed relatively late. Despite famous cities to draw examples from, the government buildings of Washington do not closely resemble the grand edifices of antiquated government buildings. Explore the process of constructing our capital, from the government schemes to acquire the land needed to build the city to its design and style, while examining questions of the power and legitimacy of the new republican government.