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Living In Washington, DC

America's capital city is as diverse as the people of the United States. This is the nation's heart of political activity, without a doubt, a point which the sight of the Capitol Building, the White House and the Washington Monument make perfectly clear. In addition to that dimension, Washington, DC also melds cultures from all around the world; the constant influx of tourists adds an even wider scope of diversity to the city. And history buffs who visit Washington, DC have much to absorb, as this is where several of the world's most respected museums and art venues are based, including the Smithsonian, the Museum of American History, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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Smithsonian Institution

Deciding that you will take a day to see the Smithsonian Institution is allowing too little time, as the Institution is much wider in scope than you may have originally thought. It actually encapsulates 19 museums as well as the National Zoo, all home to must-see exhibits and attractions. Some of the more popular stops within the Smithsonian include the National Air and Space Museum, the national Museum of American History and the National Museum of the American Indian. The depth and breadth of everything here justifies the time and space that it takes to see it all.

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The Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins give fans plenty to cheer about season after season. This seminal professional football team played its first game in 1932 and has been tackling its way to the end zone ever since. The sports team is a member of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) and the National Football League (NFL). The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland and keeps its headquarters and training facility at Redskin Park in Ashburn, Virginia. The Redskins have won five NFL championships, has captured ten NFL divisional titles, and six NFL conference championships.

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