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 The Lost Symbol, developed under the working title The Solomon Key, is a 2009 novel by American writer Dan Brown. It is a thriller set in Washington, D.C.
The story takes place over a period of 12 hours in Washington, D.C., with a focus on Freemasonry. Robert Langdon is invited by his friend and mentor Peter Solomon, a 33rd degree Mason and head of the Smithsonian Institution to give a lecture in National Statuary Hall at the United States Capitol. |
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The Apotheosis of Washington |
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 The Apotheosis of Washington is the very large fresco painted by Italian artist Constantino Brumidi in 1865 and visible through the oculus of the dome in the rotunda of the United States Capitol Building. The fresco is suspended 180 feet (55 m) above the rotunda floor and covers an area of 4,664 square feet (433.3 m2). The figures painted are up to 15 feet (4.6 m) tall and are visible from the floor below. The dome was completed in 1863, and Brumidi painted it over the course of 11 months at the end of the Civil War. He was paid $40,000 ($583,093 in 2008) for the fresco.
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Washington D.C. Home Of Our National Treasures |
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 By: Santo Del Monico
This time of year our nation’s capital is deluged with students from all over the U.S. on extended field trips touring the historic landmarks and attractions. Washington DC offers year-round inspiring experiences that once you come here and experience the sites and sounds of this wonderful, powerful and historic city, you will never forget this magic place where the residents literally make the world go around, and around, and around. Washington, DC is not only where history is made, it is where it can be explored. The nation's capital is an international playground. The great capital of the United States of America is truly a fascinating city. Washington, DC is a vibrant, accessible and a world-class city from inspiring monuments to monumental arts and culture, and the stimulating, educated and diverse neighborhood communities among us. |
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 Washington, D.C. (formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C.) is the capital of the United States, founded on July 16, 1790. The City of Washington used to be a separate municipality within the District of Columbia. An Act of Congress in 1871 created a single government for the entire federal territory, effectively merging the City and the District into a single entity. The city is located on the north bank of the Potomac River and is bordered by the states of Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the other sides. The District has a resident population of 588,292; however, its population rises to over one million people during the workweek, due to commuters from the surrounding suburbs. The Washington Metropolitan Area, of which the District is a part, has a population of 5.3 million, the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the country.
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 By: Adel Awwad
The state of Washington offers a number of casino and gambling opportunities. Many Washington casinos operated by local Native American tribes are conveniently located near highways or Washington cities. Twenty-seven Washington casinos are operated in Native American lands. All of Washington's casinos offer slot machines, roulette, blackjack, craps, and video poker. Other table games, including baccarat, poker in various forms, off-track betting, keno, and bingo are available at some casinos. The gambling age varies by casino, with some allowing gambling at eighteen, and others not until twenty-one years of age. A number of other casinos operate in Washington, as well, including card rooms, or so-called mini-casinos. There are several horse tracks in Washington, and betting is available at all of them. |
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