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1. Washington -- D.C
   Previously she served as a special assistant for public affairs in the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C. and served in public affairs roles for Levi Strauss & Co. and several high-tech companies in the Bay Area. Gonzales will relocate to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento, CA and report to Kerry Knott, vice president of government affairs, beginning on October 31.
2. Washington
   Washington is home to numerous national landmarks and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. The National Mall is a large, open park area in the center of the city featuring many monuments to American leaders; it ... serves to connect the White House and the United States Capitol buildings. Located prominently in the center of the Mall is the Washington Monument. Other notable points of interest near the Mall include the Jefferson Memorial (see right), Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, National World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, District of Columbia War Memorial, Albert Einstein Memorial, and United States Navy Memorial.
3. Washington -- Washington State
   Of all the Presidents of the United States, George Washington is the most celebrated. Efforts to commemorate his legacy began during his lifetime and continue to this day. Down through the years they have taken on many forms. His leadership and service to the republic have been distinguished through the naming of the federal capital, universities, streets, counties, and a state. In addition to these honors, he had been remembered in works of art, monumental buildings, and historic preservation, involving Americans of all walks of life. But none have captured the imagination of the people world-wide like the Washington Monument.
4. Lincoln -- Washington
   Panicked by Lee's invasion of Maryland, Lincoln restored McClellan to command of all forces around Washington in time for the Battle of Antietam (September 1862). The ensuing Union victory enabled Lincoln to release his Emancipation Proclamation, but he relieved McClellan of his command shortly after the 1862 midterm elections and appointed Republican Ambrose Burnside to head the Army of the Potomac. Burnside had promised to follow through on Lincoln's strategic vision for a strong offensive against Lee and Richmond. After Burnside was stunningly defeated at Fredericksburg, Joseph Hooker was given the command, despite his idle talk about the necessity for a military dictator to win the war and a past history of criticizing his commanders.[29] Hooker was routed by Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville (May 1863), and relieved of command early in the subsequent Gettysburg Campaign replaced by George Meade.
5. Washington Wizards
   The Washington Wizards are a National Basketball Association team based in Washington , D.C. The Wizards are of seven teams in the Atlantic Division of the eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The team was founded as the Chicago Packers, and ... played as Chicago Zephyrs Baltimore Bullets and Washington Bullets before adopted its current name. The franchise plays in the MCI Center in Washington , D.C. , and wears jerseys of red, white and blue. The team entered the NBA in the 1961-62 season as the Chicago Packers, winning only 18 games in its first season. The Wizard briefly changed its name to the Zephyrs for the 1962-63 season, but in March of they year the team moved to Baltimore and became the Bullets in honor of the area's ammunition factories, which had produced bullets during World War II. The Washington Wizards had won one NBA championship, four Conference titles and seven Division titles.
6. Washington Wizards -- Purchase Washington Wizards
   In the middle of Washington, D.C. sits the home of the Washington Wizards and fans that purchase Wizards tickets: the MCI Center. This arena provides an experience unlike any other for holders of Wizards basketball tickets. The MCI Center, which accommodates nearly 20,000 owners of Wizards tickets, possesses a 12' by 16' telescreen above the court, the largest of its kind in any arena across the country. Additionally, the MCI Center provides fans that purchase certain Wizards tickets 110 luxury suites and 4 executive suites.
7. Dennis Washington
   Dennis Washington is a Montana businessman and founder of The Washington Companies, a dynamic group of individual companies in which he holds a controlling ownership position. He has been recognized and honored by peers, business and service organizations for his success and philanthropy. Dennis Washington rose from humble beginnings to rank among the Forbes 400 Wealthiest Americans by building a heavy construction business that later diversified into mining, transportation, environmental remediation, aviation services and real estate development. His inspiring journey has been termed an American success story.
8. Washington Redskins
   The Washington Redskins' primary colors are burgundy and gold. They are one of the three NFL teams that primarily wear their white jerseys at home (the others being the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins). The tradition of wearing white jerseys at home was started by Joe Gibbs when he took over as coach in 1981. Gibbs was an assistant for the San Diego Chargers in 1979 and 1980, and the Chargers wore white at home during the tenure of coach Don Coryell in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
9. Washington Post -- Washington Post Company
   The Washington Post Company is a media and education company. Its subsidiary, Kaplan, Inc., provides educational services. Its media operations consist of newspaper publishing (principally The Washington Post), television broadcasting (through the ownership and operation of six television. More
10. Washington Monument
    The Washington Monument is the most prominent feature of the DC skyline. It is the 555-foot (185-meter) high, white-marble obelisk at the top of a slight rise in the center of the Mall. It is best viewed from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the western end of the Mall where an inverted image appears in the large reflecting pool. You can ride an elevator to the 500-foot observation deck any day from 9 AM until 4:45 PM. Tickets are available at a kiosk near the base of the monument or they can be reserved in advance via telephone or on the Internet. Tickets are free at the kiosk, but cost $2.00 when reserved in advance.

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