1、11.Briefintroduction2.History3.Urbanplanning4.TouristattractionWashington, D.C.22of20washington,D.C. IS the capital city of the united states of America. D.C .Washington, D.C.1.Brief introduction3Washington D.C is located in the northeastern United States, close to Virginia and Maryland. Washington
2、connected with southwest Virginia, bounded byt he south bank of the Potomac.The other three face connected with Maryland.3of20Washington, D.C.44of20Beautiful washingdon,D.C.PWashington, D.C.55of20Washington, D.C.North: New YorkSouth: PhiladelphiaFederal City2.History6History6of20Washington, D.C.The
3、initial shape 10 miles on each side,100 square miles Constitution the port of Georgetown, Maryland, founded in 1751the city of Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 1749In 1847, the south bank of the Potomac land was returned to Virginia. 77of20Washington, D.C.Washington On September 9, 1791,it was named
4、 the city in honor of President Washington. D.C.(District of Columbia) Columbia-a poetic name for the United States commonly in use at that time.dual position88of20Washington, D.C.Burning of WashingtonBurning of WashingtonThe Burning of Washington in 1814 was an attack during the War of 1812 between
5、 British forces and those of the United States of America. On August 24, 1814, a British force led by Major General Robert Ross occupied Washington City and set fire to many public buildings.99of20Washington, D.C.Washington was the first city in the nation to undergo urban renewal projects as part o
6、f the City Beautiful movement in the early 1900s.1010 of20Washington, D.C.Person:Pierre LEnfant, a famous French-born architect and city planner.Achievement :LEnfant Plan fealtured broad streets and Avenues.He based his design on plans of cities such as Paris ,Amsterdam and so on.Pierre LEnfant3.Urb
7、an planning1111 of20Washington, D.C.1.The plan picture of Washington before.2.Washingtons satellitic picture1212 of20Washington, D.C.1.The plan picture of Washington before. LEnfants design:It also envisioned a garden-lined grand avenue“ approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) in length and 400 feet (120 m) w
8、ide in the area that is now the National Mall.1313 of20Washington, D.C.2.Washingtons satellitic pictureThe great common known as The Mall sweeps 2.4km westward from the Capitol as fasas the potomac River. Most of the citys major sight-seeing attractions are concentrated around the Capitol and along
9、the Mall,where they are convenient to visit on foot or by Tour-mobile.1414 of20U.S presidentofficial residengceprincipal workplace.L o c a t i o n : 1 6 0 0 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.White House4.Tourist attraction1515 of20Built on the highest point of the city known
10、as the Capitol Hill Symbol of WashingtonLocation: the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.CWashington, D.C.United States Capitol1616 of20 A national art museum in Washington, D.C., Located on the National Mall, between 3rd and 9th Streets, at Constitution Avenue NW. Open to the public
11、and free of charge, East Building, designed by I. M. Pei, Washington, D.C.National Gallery East Building1717 of20 The Lincoln Memorial is an A m e r i c a n n a t i o n a l monument built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the we ste r n e n d o f t h e N a t i o n a l M a l l i n Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument. Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial18写在最后写在最后成功的基础在于好的学习习惯成功的基础在于好的学习习惯The foundation of success lies in good habits19谢谢大家荣幸这一路，与你同行ItS An Honor To Walk With You All The Way讲师：XXXXXX XX年XX月XX日
