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Case Study: The District Of Columbia
The District of Columbia, the capital of the united states carries many structures that depict the history of the country. Monuments that tell of a person’s achievements or government facilities built long ago that are still in use, these are examples of Dc’s landmarks. The landmarks communicate a lot of the US’s history to viewers with how they are used or maintained.

The White House has been present in the US since 1800, being the living quarters and office of most operations for the current president. After being set aflame by the British in the war of 1812, the White House has been rebuilt and upgraded multiple times since then. The Washington Monument has also been under construction with repairs and upgrades multiple times,

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