National park service the monuments and so on. They will feel the impact of this. That also includes the Smithsonian Institution museums and the national zoo. I think they ought to find some way to solve the countrys problems without causing so much chaos. I think that its wrong that theyre using the visitors and citizens and shutting things down for us that we pay taxes for to be able to enjoy. Federal workers and Government Contractors say with their paychecks hanging in the balance theyre nervous. We have no idea whats going to happen. Were basically at the mirrors si of congress right now mercy of congress. Its frustrating but its been frustrating for years watching congo what they dont do. Now critical Government Services would continue in the event of a shut down so air traf fiktraffic controllers and some would stay on job. Our coverage continues at myfoxdc. Com. A lot of you tweeting me at will thomas. Well update you on our facebook page. Huge for my fox d. C. Look for my fox
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Presidential Pastimes
George Washington never lived in DC. The White House was completed a year after he died and the second U.S. President, John Adams, was the first to live there.
The statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square (directly across from the White House) was partially made from British cannons that were taken in the War of 1812. It was also the first equestrian statue made in the U.S.
The White House has a total of 35 bathrooms.
George Washington was supposed to be buried at the U.S. Capitol but his will stated that he wanted to be buried at his home, Mount Vernon, just outside of DC in Virginia. You can pay your respects today when you tour his home and estate.
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Voices and Votes: Democracy in Action
Celebrate the virtual opening of the Smithsonian Institution Museums on Main Street exhibition
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America with the Florida Historic Capitol Museum and The Village Square! Join famed political scientist Dr. Susan McManus and Miami Herald Tallahassee Bureau Chief and Harvard Neiman Fellow Mary Ellen Klas as they discuss the lessons learned from our unique state during the 2020 election cycle. Candidates and voters across Florida turned out in record numbers what inspired them to participate? What factors contributed to a campaign’s win? Or loss? Have the roles and influence of the media, the electorate, and political parties shifted? Together, with facilitator Keith Simmons from Florida Humanities, we’ll tackle the weighty questions and reflect on the personal ideals that drive each citizen’s participation in American democracy.