Resolved Question: Should we change the name of Washington DC?

8 June 2010, 4:21 am

There is so much confusion, especially with foreigners, when it comes to Washington State (on the west coast, of course) and Washington DC. I recall growing-up in Pennsylvania, where we even had a "Washington, PA" (Washington & Jefferson College is located there and it is also the county seat for Washington County PA.) It just seems to be too confusing for people. I would prefer that we maybe change the name to District of Columbia or just DC, to prevent confusion around the world. Any ideas here? Or, let's play trivia. What was the area called before it became Washington DC. I am guessing that it was not always Washington DC, as George Washington himself was not made famous until after we broke ties with England.... Read More »

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