: Notable sites include the Lincoln Memorial , the Jefferson Memorial , and various war memorials.

: Unlike many older cities, Washington, D.C. was expressly planned as a national capital. It was designed by the French engineer Pierre-Charles L’Enfant.

: Exercises following the text often focus on "Complex Object" constructions and reported speech. Washington, D.C. - English Text for Beginners - Lingua.com

: The city is not part of any state; it belongs to the District of Columbia (D.C.). Major Landmarks :