Washington

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The Pentagon, located in northern Virginia just outside Washington DC, serves as the US Defence Department's headquarters, with more than 20,000 government employees working in the building.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Creed enters the arena the night of the fight dressed as George Washington, on a big white horse, throwing dollar bills at the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

One study documented seven canine cases in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho since 2023, including five in Washington.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

As to what will happen next, in the words of Nate Bargatze’s George Washington, “Nobody knows.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

While Leah stayed at home in New York, in February of 1853, Maggie, Kate, and Mother went on tour to Washington, DC.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock