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Washington, DC, is the capital of the U.S.; pop. 572,059. It is coextensive with the District of Columbia, a federal district on the Potomac River bordering on the states of Virginia and Maryland. Founded in 1790, during the presidency of George Washington, the city was planned by engineer Pierre-Charles L’Enfant (1754–1825) and built as the capital.

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  • Omega Psi Phi’s Partner with NEA Priority Schools

    July 29, 2011 by PSC Editor

    The Omega Psi Phi’s Centennial Conclave is occurring in Washington, DC, July 27th-31st.  Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization to be founded on the campus of a historically black college. Working with NEA’s Office of Minority Community, the Omega’s…

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