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Tuesday, January 22, 2008



Washington D.C. Flag


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The flag of Washington, D.C., was adopted in 1938. Since Washington, D.C., had no official flag, a commission was formed in 1920 to find a design. Headed by A. E. Dubois, the final design was chosen on October 15, 1938. The design was based on the shield from George Washington's family's coat of arms.


Official Flower: American beauty rose


Official Tree: Scarlet Oak


Official Bird: Wood thrush


Official Song: The Star


Nickname: D.C.


Official Motto: "Justia Omnibus"


Bordering States: Virginia, Maryland


Origin of the Name: The name Washington was to honor the first president of the USA, George Washington. The name Columbia is in reference to Christopher Columbus.

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