Since its founding on July 16, 1790, Washington, D.C. has
served as the independent capital of the United States of
America. The District of Columbia holds a unique and
prestigious place in American history as the central seat of
the U.S. federal government.
In addition to substantial benefits for its 705,749 residents
(U.S. Census Bureau, 2020), D.C. independence has
remained a vital national interest to protect against extreme
states’ rights power grabs that could imperil the operations of
American government.
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